Because of the continuous and heavy rain here in the UK, today I decided to replace my front tyre and brake pads.
During the process I decided to clean the calipers and pistons, and make sure they move ok. No issues here.
Looking at the schematic I felt the right caliper could be separated from its bracket to service the pins and boots. Although it took a lot of effort to separate them by hand I finally managed it. Boots and sliders bone dry (as was the bushing on the lower left fork). Boots need to be replaced.
I then proceeded to try to to separate the left caliper from the SMC bracket, but without success. Any ideas as I don't wish to damage the caliper levering the 2 parts.
I am aware of the following thread:-
However, I can't understand why it is necessary to remove the 3 caliper bolts first holding the 2 halves as it was not required on the right side.
Your advice please.
Paul
During the process I decided to clean the calipers and pistons, and make sure they move ok. No issues here.
Looking at the schematic I felt the right caliper could be separated from its bracket to service the pins and boots. Although it took a lot of effort to separate them by hand I finally managed it. Boots and sliders bone dry (as was the bushing on the lower left fork). Boots need to be replaced.
I then proceeded to try to to separate the left caliper from the SMC bracket, but without success. Any ideas as I don't wish to damage the caliper levering the 2 parts.
I am aware of the following thread:-
Left Front Caliper Slider Pins | ST1300-Brakes
Hi all. I've been giving my brakes a service, check, clean and lube. The brakes on the ST are single sided piston type and for efficient working the caliper body and caliper bracket need to slide freely. The back brake and right front are easy to separate the two parts and grease the pins but...
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However, I can't understand why it is necessary to remove the 3 caliper bolts first holding the 2 halves as it was not required on the right side.
Your advice please.
Paul