Rattling front brakes

[BigDick]

I didn't pull the H clip yet tonight, I may get bored and do it still yet. If not first thing in the morning. I got distracted installing new progressive springs in my forks. I did take a few pictures, should I throw together a tech tip on the installation process? (it was a lot easier than I thought.

[b.walker5]

Draft Drawing

Okay, 1st draft drawing of a retainer clip.



Needs further work and dimensions but it's a start. Will do detailled plan and a cutting template as well.

Critique and suggestions please..

[dbeardslee]

Brian - I'm impressed! That drawing even has perspective. Devlish clever these cad programs .

[BigDick]

no complaints here chief, that looks just like the one I took off.

[b.walker5]

Some dimensions...

Haven't had much time to devote to this in recent days, but here are some updated basic drawings with measurements. Sorry guy's they're in metric, we went metric years ago and these are japanese bikes we're talking about. If I get a chance over the weekend, I'll do a 3D render of the clip and make it look like it was done by someone who knows what they're doing.





Have'nt made one yet so not sure of fit. Measurements were obtained by converting supplied imperial sizes. Will adjust and update as and if required to make it fit.

[dbeardslee]

Brian - I'm impressed! Nicely done drawing.

[BigDick]

not complaining or nit picking or anything, but. . . . when giving/getting dimensions for sheet metal that will be broke (bent on a brake) aren't you supposed to add half of the thickness of the material? When i worked in a sheet metal factory i'm pretty sure that's the "formula" we used. For example: The material is .048" thick, you want a flange that is .5" long, don't you start your brake at .524" from the raw edge? (sorry about the imperial dimensions, but it's just for a "what if" scenerio) I didn't do the conversions from metric to imperial from the dimensions you've given, if you've already taken the length eaten up in the bends I apologize.

[b.walker5]

not complaining or nit picking or anything, but. . . . when giving/getting dimensions for sheet metal that will be broke (bent on a brake) aren't you supposed to add half of the thickness of the material? When i worked in a sheet metal factory i'm pretty sure that's the "formula" we used. For example: The material is .048" thick, you want a flange that is .5" long, don't you start your brake at .524" from the raw edge? (sorry about the imperial dimensions, but it's just for a "what if" scenerio) I didn't do the conversions from metric to imperial from the dimensions you've given, if you've already taken the length eaten up in the bends I apologize.

Ha...., someone that knows. You are absolutely correct and tolerances will be added to final drawings. These are just the basic drafts from which i'll build one clip to see what, if anything, needs changed and then update the drawings accordingly. Good spotting

[Ken Talbot]

What, nobody volunteering to take a perfectly good one and pound it out flat so we can be sure?

[dbeardslee]

Ken - lol, that was funny.

[timktm]

I know this is an old thread but has anyone found a supplier of these? I am missing one.
Thanks,
Tim

[MaximPhil]

I know this is an old thread but has anyone found a supplier of these? I am missing one.
Thanks,
Tim

Hi Tim,
Check with http://www.partsnmore.com/parts/yamaha/xs1100/?filters[category]=chassis#product-99-5000

for the Brake Pads. The last set I bought came with those clips. Send them an email asking if the pads still include the clips.
Or check with your local aftermarket parts store.
I doubt you will find the clips only for less $$ than a set of pads from above vendor.
Phil

[timktm]

I'm looking for the clip that goes into the fork not the caliper.

[Prothec]

There's currently a used one on e-bay:

$17.49
http://www.ebay.com/itm/83-YAMAHA-XV...-/400249269707

Partzilla shows the part interchanges with the bike they have listed on e-bay:
http://www.partzilla.com/parts/detai...849-01-00.html

[timktm]

Wow that's crazy. I just might try and make something up.