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techtalk:ref:tools130 [2020/06/26 03:00] hippysmack [Brake Caliper / Master Cylinder Tools] |
techtalk:ref:tools130 [2020/06/26 23:18] hippysmack [Brake Disc (rotor)] |
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| ====== Master Cylinder / Brake Caliper / Rotor Tools ====== | ====== 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. | ||
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| + | {{:techtalk:ref:tools:snap_ring_pliers_by_fearlessfrisbee.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by FearlessFrisbee of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1509094)) \\ | ||
| ===== Caliper Removal / Installation ===== | ===== Caliper Removal / Installation ===== | ||
| 98 style rear caliper mounting bolts (2) require a Torx T-40 driver bit. \\ | 98 style rear caliper mounting bolts (2) require a Torx T-40 driver bit. \\ | ||
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| - | ===== Retaining Ring Removal / Installation ===== | + | ===== Brake Disc (rotor) ===== |
| - | Snap Ring Pliers from Carquest (PN STL46000): | + | |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 http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=274658&highlight=brembo)) || |
| - | The longer points on the end allow access to the snap ring in the front master cylinders to be removed. \\ | + | |{{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|}}| |
| - | Some snap ring pliers are too big to get in there. | + | |
| - | These were purchased from Carquest for less than $20. | + | |
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| - | {{:techtalk:ref:tools:snap_ring_pliers_by_fearlessfrisbee.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by FearlessFrisbee of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1509094)) \\ | + | |
| + | | 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 http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?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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