Hi guys, I was wondering if any of you had a problem breaking the rear caliper bolt loose that is closest to the rear brake pedal. My 6mm socket is to long, and I am having trouble finding a short bit. If I use a long bit, I don't get a good bite on the bolt. I don't want to strip the bolt head. Do I need to take off the muffler? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Have a great weekend.
Cheers Paul
Rear Brake Caliper Bolt problem
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Re: Rear Brake Caliper Bolt problem
Had me thinking there, 6mm ? .... but 907 not 906 ( duh ) , removing a muffler is a hassle , would it be possible to remove a rear suspension linkage bolt to drop the swing arm down a bit ( top shock bolt is probly the easiest ) . I have a few tools that have been modified for a specific job and shortening /bending allen keys isn't hard ..... and you can still use em for other jobs
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Re: Rear Brake Caliper Bolt problem
Hi Paul.
Just had a look at B1, just to make sure. I have a set of long arm Allen keys, which have a long length about twice the length of a normal Allen key. It fits like a glove in the bolt, and gives you heaps more leverage in cracking the bolt. Another option is to get a 3/8" socket with Allen key ends. To sneak in past the Exhaust can you need a small uni joint and a short (4") extension. You don't get as much leverage on the bolt, but works OK at a pinch.
Out of curiosity, do you still have the original mufflers on the bike, or aftermarket? The above works with a set of Staintunes on the bike.
Cheers.
Nick.
Just had a look at B1, just to make sure. I have a set of long arm Allen keys, which have a long length about twice the length of a normal Allen key. It fits like a glove in the bolt, and gives you heaps more leverage in cracking the bolt. Another option is to get a 3/8" socket with Allen key ends. To sneak in past the Exhaust can you need a small uni joint and a short (4") extension. You don't get as much leverage on the bolt, but works OK at a pinch.
Out of curiosity, do you still have the original mufflers on the bike, or aftermarket? The above works with a set of Staintunes on the bike.
Cheers.
Nick.
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Re: Rear Brake Caliper Bolt problem
Hamish, if removing one bolt and loosening one clamp is a hassle you definitely need to get back to working on your bikes more often
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Re: Rear Brake Caliper Bolt problem
You forgot to mention all the wriggling and pulling to get it off and then cleaning and resealing the joint , otherwise it backfires on over run .
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Re: Rear Brake Caliper Bolt problem
Thank you guys. The bike has an Aftermarket Exhaust. The cans are carbon fiber. But there is no plate on them. I tried using a long 6mm bit, but it goes into the bolt on an angle. My normal 6mm socket is a bit to long. I will try a 6mm allen wrench, or see if I can find a short 6mm socket. I want to try to be as straight as possible. The only reason I was wanting to try a socket, is the bolts are really snug on there. I had to use a lot of force to break the other one free. With an allen wrench, I don't know if I will get the leverage I need. If all else fails, I will try to drop the swing arm. You guys are the best.
Cheers Paul
Cheers Paul
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Re: Rear Brake Caliper Bolt problem
Hey G.paso750 wrote:Hamish, if removing one bolt and loosening one clamp is a hassle you definitely need to get back to working on your bikes more often
G.
me and nojapan did'nt manage to take the mufflers apart when we replaced the swingarm!
Luckily, I had another full exhaust... where we fitted the 2in2 Contis
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Re: Rear Brake Caliper Bolt problem
If you can get the short end of the allen wrench on there, you can use a box end wrench [closed end] over the long end of the allen wrench to give you some leverage. [this of course if you cant source a allen wrench on a socket or cant get anything else in there]
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