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Rear brake calipers on 92 FZR600?
I'm replacing the brake pads on my 92 FZR600, and I can't get the rear calipers to compress. I took the top off the master cylinder, and opened both bleeder valves (I even removed the bleeder screws and cleaned them). Is there a trick to getting the calipers to compress?
3 Answers
- Tim DLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
They need to be forced out, cleaned and the seals replaced. The pistons might need to be replaced if they cannot be cleaned – any scoring and they will need replacing.
In order to get them out, if they are fairly solidly stuck, you need to soak them in releasing fluid for a few hours (or days) and, replacing the bleed nipples, get a friendly local mechanic to drive them out with compressed air.
You can get refurbishment kits of pattern parts, replace the bleed nipple at the same time because they corrode easily.
- guardrailjimLv 71 decade ago
The calipers probably need to be rebuilt.
The age of the bike and the fact that you removed the bleeders lead me to that conclusion.
