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 ====== REF: Tools - 130 ======
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-====== Removal / Installation ======
+====== Master Cylinder / Brake Caliper / Rotor Tools ======
+===== Retaining Ring Removal / Installation =====
+Snap Ring Pliers from Carquest (PN STL46000):
+The longer points on the end allow access to the snap ring in the front master cylinders to be removed. \\
+Some snap ring pliers are too big to get in there.
+These were purchased from Carquest for less than $20.
+{{:techtalk:ref:tools:snap_ring_pliers_by_fearlessfrisbee.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by FearlessFrisbee of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/139063-front-master-cylinder-snap-ring-plier-that-works?t=1509094)) \\
+===== Caliper Removal / Installation =====
 style rear caliper mounting bolts (2) require a Torx T-40 driver bit. \\
+The brake hose is fastened to the swingarm with a P-clamp and a 1/4" hex head screw.
-{{:techtalk:ref:tools:98_rear_caliper_bolts_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hippysmack)) \\
+{{:techtalk:ref:tools:1998_rear_brake_caliper_44050-87_pic6.1_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hippysmack)) {{:techtalk:ref:tools:98_rear_caliper_hose_tie-clamp_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} \\
-====== Brakes: Brake Cylinder Hone ======
+===== Compressing Caliper Piston =====
+{{:techtalk:ref:tools:brake_caliper_compression_tool_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hippysmack)) \\
-  * This zero-cost brake cylinder hone works better on small motorcycle master cylinders than the proper tool you buy at the auto parts store. It fits inside 13-15 mm master cylinders much easier and does not fly apart and scar up the aluminum cylinder bore. ((Hopper of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=395586&page=5))
+===== Brake Cylinder Hone =====
-|Use a piece of 3/8" wooden dowel about 8" long. \\ Cut a slot into one end about 3/4" long. ((photo by Hopper of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=395586&page=5))|Insert a piece of 800 grit wet sandpaper \\ (folded double) in the slot. ((photo by Hopper of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=395586&page=5))|
+  * This zero-cost brake cylinder hone works better on small motorcycle master cylinders than the proper tool you buy at the auto parts store. It fits inside 13-15 mm master cylinders much easier and does not fly apart and scar up the aluminum cylinder bore. ((Hopper of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/63858-special-tools/page5?t=395586&page=5))
+|Use a piece of 3/8" wooden dowel about 8" long. \\ Cut a slot into one end about 3/4" long. ((photo by Hopper of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/63858-special-tools/page5?t=395586&page=5))|Insert a piece of 800 grit wet sandpaper \\ (folded double) in the slot. ((photo by Hopper of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/63858-special-tools/page5?t=395586&page=5))|
 |{{:techtalk:ref:tools:brakehone002_by_hopper.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:brakehone004_by_hopper.jpg?direct&300|}}|
-|Roll it around so it matches the direction of rotation \\ of your electric drill so it goes with the flow, \\ not against it. ((photo by Hopper of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=395586&page=5))|Hold the master cylinder firm but don't crush or \\ distort it, and insert the special tool. ((photo by Hopper of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=395586&page=5))|Using a drill, faster you spin it, the more the \\ sandpaper is flung out against the cylinder. Check \\ the bore frequently as it rapidly removes the soft \\ aluminium so it does not take long to get the \\ cylinder nice and smooth again. ((photo by Hopper of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=395586&page=5))|
+|Roll it around so it matches the direction of rotation \\ of your electric drill so it goes with the flow, \\ not against it. ((photo by Hopper of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/63858-special-tools/page5?t=395586&page=5))|Hold the master cylinder firm but don't crush or \\ distort it, and insert the special tool. ((photo by Hopper of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/63858-special-tools/page5?t=395586&page=5))|Using a drill, faster you spin it, the more the \\ sandpaper is flung out against the cylinder. Check \\ the bore frequently as it rapidly removes the soft \\ aluminium so it does not take long to get the \\ cylinder nice and smooth again. ((photo by Hopper of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/63858-special-tools/page5?t=395586&page=5))|
 |{{:techtalk:ref:tools:brakehone005_by_hopper.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:brakehone006_by_hopper.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:brakehone007_by_hopper.jpg?direct&300|}}|
+===== Brake Disc (rotor) =====
+|An impact wrench works for loosening the Torx bolts on the rotor to remove it from the rim. \\ Then you can use a regular ratchet to remove them the rest of the way.((photos by Screw Loose Dan of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-drivetrain/sportster-motorcycle-tires-wheels-and-brakes-aa/55457-brembo-caliper-install-lot-of-pics?t=274658&highlight=brembo)) ||
+|{{techtalk:ref:tools:brembo_caliper_install_14_by_screw_loose_dan.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{techtalk:ref:tools:brembo_caliper_install_15_by_screw_loose_dan.jpg?direct&300|}}|
+| A good sturdy corner of a wall helps to stabilize the wheel while you bang on it. ((photos by Screw Loose Dan of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-drivetrain/sportster-motorcycle-tires-wheels-and-brakes-aa/94819-xr1200-brakes-on-a-1200r-lots-of-pics?t=787743))||
+|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:xr1200_brakes_on_a_1200r_pic17_by_screw_loose_dan.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:xr1200_brakes_on_a_1200r_pic18_by_screw_loose_dan.jpg?direct&300|}}|
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