Rear calliper

[Jc72]

My rear calliper is pants, want to get a 1000 one but they are like hens teeth, will r1 calliper a fit?

[darrsi]

Why is it 'pants'?

[JZS 600]

Mine works lovely

[packie]

I was haunted. I got a 1000 caliper on fleabay 2 weeks ago for £40. It was in great condition and there was a set of pads in them with plenty of meat on them. 


Having said that, the only reason I got it was because my original was sorta goosed. I would have put another original onto it or fixed my own if it came to it, because my back brake get little use anyway because my fronts are braided and are that good.

[darrsi]

A little tip for everyone:
Give your rear brake lever joint a clean with brake cleaner, or even WD40, then give it a lube with some oil, i use 3-in-1, every month, and it really makes a big difference as long as your calipers are functioning properly!
Your brake will become very responsive rather than a little spongy. 

[unfazed]

R1 Caliper looks similar but it is smaller and will not fit
 

[JZS 600]

What, on the pistons?


I've always washed mine out with clean water every week and it's fine (so far)


I wonder what WD does to the piston seals. I've got red rubber grease in the garage as well as brake cleaner but not had a reason to use it yet...


Then, there's this weekend coming up

[unfazed]

A little tip for everyone:
Give your rear brake lever joint a clean with brake cleaner, or even WD40, then give it a lube with some oil, i use 3-in-1, every month, and it really makes a big difference as long as your calipers are functioning properly!
Your brake will become very responsive rather than a little spongy. 

Hi Darrsi have you a camera in my garage watching me, because thats exactly what I do
 

[Jc72]

It's pants cos sponges and sticking, I've stripped it twice and it's fine for a while then the spongeness returns, and was thinking of changing it cos I've just bought braided lines and when I change them was gonna change the calliper .

[darrsi]

What, on the pistons?


I've always washed mine out with clean water every week and it's fine (so far)


I wonder what WD does to the piston seals. I've got red rubber grease in the garage as well as brake cleaner but not had a reason to use it yet...


Then, there's this weekend coming up

"....Give your rear brake lever joint a clean...."

[slimwilly]

You don't need a rear brake,, use them twin disky things on the front,, stops you over braking.

[darrsi]

You don't need a rear brake,, use them twin disky things on the front,, stops you over braking.

When you're riding in traffic every day it's much easier tapping the back brake than grabbing a handful of front!
Probably page 1 on a CBT course i reckon.

[Jc72]

I tend to be more front, but a little dab of the back brake to settle the bike just before going into a bend when your lumping along is quite useful , and it would be nice to have a good feel to it.

[darrsi]

I tend to be more front, but a little dab of the back brake to settle the bike just before going into a bend when your lumping along is quite useful , and it would be nice to have a good feel to it.

Start with the lever joint, if it's clogged up which it does quickly in dodgy weather, then it'll cause a spongy feeling.
It makes a big difference when clean.

[JZS 600]

I see, the pivot of the foot lever!


(now makes sense,,, )


I normally do my back brake, side stand and gear selector once a month and more if the weather is shitty with loads of salt on the roads. like at the minute.

[Jc72]

Will any other callipers off other bikes fit?

[darrsi]

Will any other callipers off other bikes fit?

Just 'cos the one you have is a bit iffy i wouldn't give up on the same type. Just get a fully functioning caliper, they're more than enough when working correctly, and as long as you give it a bit of TLC every now and then they do the job just fine.

[born to be mild]

Mine was crap no matter what I did then I adjusted the lever position and it seems lots better now, doesnt make sense,I know but thats my experience.

[Lumpy]

You don't need a rear brake,, use them twin disky things on the front,, stops you over braking.

When you're riding in traffic every day it's much easier tapping the back brake than grabbing a handful of front!
Probably page 1 on a CBT course i reckon.

damn right it is, or proper control as we call it