blubyyou Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 I have a problem with my rear brake ....I took it riding for a day and noticed my pedal was getting weak. Looked at the rear pads and the inside pad was wore completely out. The outside pad was still like new. Does this sound like the slide pins are worn/dirty or my caliper is sticking causing wear to the inside pad? Whatever it is I want to fix it properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notsed Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 could be the slide pins, but it could also be the adjustment bolt for the parking brake, you need to back it off and re-adjust it if you still have it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slothman Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 I have a problem with my rear brake ....I took it riding for a day and noticed my pedal was getting weak. Looked at the rear pads and the inside pad was wore completely out. The outside pad was still like new. Does this sound like the slide pins are worn/dirty or my caliper is sticking causing wear to the inside pad? Whatever it is I want to fix it properly. caliper piston is sticking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blubyyou Posted May 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 I have a parking brake block off on it...guess i should just buy a new caliper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blubyyou Posted May 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Also the rotor is new....so I know its not that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansheesandrider Posted May 5, 2012 Report Share Posted May 5, 2012 I have a parking brake block off on it...guess i should just buy a new caliper? How about FIXING what you have? A caliper rebuild kit is cheap and it is easy to install, plus you will learn how it works. I have problems with my rear caliper slide pins corroding up and then the caliper won't release properly and the pads wear out. I just have to pull it apart, get rid of the corrosion, coat them with antisieze and reassemble, problem solved and it didn't cost me a dime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastassbanshee96 Posted May 5, 2012 Report Share Posted May 5, 2012 What about pads rubbing making the calipers overheat and lock up. What could that be caused from? Could it be these pins you guys are talking about. Where are these pins located. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
special06shee Posted May 5, 2012 Report Share Posted May 5, 2012 take the two bolts (pins) out the hold the brake pads to the caliber.. clean them up with emery cloth or a scotch bright pad..anti seize or grease them up.. install new pads.. then your probally good to go!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toytech Posted May 5, 2012 Report Share Posted May 5, 2012 if it's wearing out one pad the caliper slide pins are frozen, free them up and use silicone grease on them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starwriter Posted May 5, 2012 Report Share Posted May 5, 2012 (edited) What about pads rubbing making the calipers overheat and lock up. What could that be caused from? Could it be these pins you guys are talking about. Where are these pins located. Unbolt the caliper and remove it. The caliper mounting plate should slide easily back and forth. That's the slide pins. Slide the caliper back over the rotor. Twist it sideways and the piston should easily slide back into the caliper. If not, the caliper needs a rebuild. Also make sure the rear master cylinder is extending all the way when your foot is off the pedal. You won't be able to move the caliper piston if the master cylinder is slightly compressed. Edited May 5, 2012 by Starwriter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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