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XJ750J Caliper DISassembly questions

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Metal_Bob, Apr 15, 2012.

  1. Metal_Bob

    Metal_Bob Active Member

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    So I'm taking apart my (donor/test/experiment-on) calipers that I want to rebuild and paint. [If bore is usable, I'll rebuild this set. If not I'll rebuild my running bike's calipers].

    I got the brake pad retaining pins out with difficulty (Kroil just ordered, so I used PBblaster).

    Now I'm trying to remove the pins/bolt that hold the mounting bracket to the main caliper body. These bolts have been assembled for over 30 years and are quite stuck.

    I don't have a large enough vice and accessing those pins/bolts on the bike is not possible.

    Other than finding a larger vice, longer 14mm wrench and some Kroil how can I get these pins/bolts out? Should I even try? What is keeping the non-threaded ends in the caliper body?

    In the picture below I'm trying to remove the yellow/orange/red parts. Red is the threads. Orange is the hex nut area. Blue are replaceable rubber boots. Green is the pad pin I managed to remove.

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    P.S. I have the factory service manual. That is where the picture is from.
     
  2. Davidkal

    Davidkal Member

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    Fitz will know
     
  3. Metal_Bob

    Metal_Bob Active Member

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    Any other suggestions besides more leverage and Kroil?
     
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    chacal Moderator Moderator Supporting Vendor Premium Member

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    The pins "slide" into/out of the caliper body. Shoot the Kroil down into that area. If the pins get cocked it can be a bear to remove the bracket from the caliper body....it has to come pretty much "perfectly" straight out. An minor airlock can also form. I would NOT try to dis-assemble the slider pins from the mounting bracket....they are on there TIGHT and we've never been able (or, really, needed to) remove the pins.
     
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    Thanks for the info. I'll try that when I get a chance!
     

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