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Brake CALIPERS HELP!

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by Jenkins, Oct 30, 2017.

  1. Jenkins

    Jenkins New Member

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    hi everyone.

    I have recently rebuild my calipers and put them back together. It appears the caliper is rubbing against the disk. How can I fix this? Washers on the inside? Pics attached
     

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    XJ550H Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    new brake pads? those look worn down
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Rebuilt how? Did you remove, clean, polish, and regrease the sliding pins?

    I agree that you need new pads. It looks like the outer pad is worn more than the inner, causing the caliper to not be centered on the disc.
     
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    Yes full rebuild mate. Changed everything out 110%. Got new slide pin rubbers and all!
     
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    I recall a similar ball-ache when piecing my bike back together. I seem to recall it was more to do with how I reassembled the axle and at what point I secured the pinch bolts. I would loosen everything off (but not the caliper mountbolts) and try again.
     
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    +1 ^

    When I re-installed my front wheel, I got things mixed up and things wouldn't line up correctly.
     
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    +2 on the assembly. On the Seca 750 the pinch bolt is secured after centering the disc within the caliper.

    Also, note on picture 2, it appears the speedo drive unit is not installed correctly - note the gap between it and the fork tube leg.
     
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