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  • ussauk
    New
    • Jun 2006
    • 1
    • New Jersey

    #1

    Front Calipers

    I have replaced the reseivor and the calipers twice. The front right caliper will not release after compressed. Any suggestions?
    Last edited by ussauk; 07-24-2009, 05:25 PM. Reason: Put in wrong Forum - sorry
    Dave, 78 XS 1100E
  • TopCatGr58
    Administrator
    • Jul 2002
    • 12650
    • Portsmouth, Va.

    #2
    Hey there Ussauk,

    Look in the tech tips for SPOOGE HOLE!

    But also, when you rebuilt the calipers, did you remove the O-ring from the caliper body, and check and clean out any corrosion you would have found inside the groove!? This can cause excessive squeeze force on the piston and won't let it slide like it should!
    T.C.
    T. C. Gresham
    81SH "Godzilla" . . .1179cc super-rat.
    79SF "The Teacher" . . .basket case!
    History shows again and again,
    How nature points out the folly of men!

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    • Silent
      XStremely XSive
      • Jan 2009
      • 343
      • San Jose, CA

      #3
      If TC's suggestion doesn't work, replace your brake lines. It's not uncommon for them to have the lining break free on the inside and clog the works.
      Ray

      '79 XS1100 Special - An XS Odyssey <<-- Click it, you know you want to!
      '07 FJR1300

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      • tbishop11
        XStremely XSive
        • Feb 2009
        • 208
        • NW Florida

        #4
        Dragging brakes? Touche.

        This is what I did and it worked like a champ click here!
        "Shop"
        Click Here! For the latest XS11 bobber update. shopschops.blogspot.com

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        • thewiz
          XS-XJ Guru
          • Oct 2006
          • 1115
          • Wilksboro, NC

          #5
          Very cool ..

          website, Shop .... enjoyed it.
          80G Mini-bagger
          VM33 Smooth bores, Pods, 4/1 Supertrapp, SS brake lines, fork brace

          Past XS11s

          79F Stone stocker and former daily driver, sold May '10 now converting for N.O. to cafe style
          79SF eventually dismantled for parts
          79F Bought almost new in 80, sold for a house
          79F The Ernie bike sold to a Navy dude summer 08
          79SF Squared-off Special, Vetter/Bates tour pkg., Mikes XS coils, G rear fender and tail light. Sold June 09

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          • tbishop11
            XStremely XSive
            • Feb 2009
            • 208
            • NW Florida

            #6
            Thanks, I hope it can help.
            "Shop"
            Click Here! For the latest XS11 bobber update. shopschops.blogspot.com

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