On my 1980 SG the brake caliper has a metal clip that is in the center. Is that necessary and what does it do? The reason I ask is the pads sit above that. Is that normal? Shouldn't the pads sit kind of flat? I examined the caliper today and no crud at all. The other caliper has a bent bolt that is kind of hard to remove.
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Last edited by oldyam80sg; Today, 04:20 PM.1980 XS1100 SG
Inline fuel filters
New wires in old coils-outer spark plugs
160 mph speedometer mod
Kerker Exhaust
xschop K & N air filter setup
Dynojet Recalibration kit
1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100
1997 Jeep Cherokee 4.5"lift installed -
The clip sits in the center of the caliper, with the pads resting in it or on it? Like it's a spring-loaded clip that would put tension on the end of the pads?Howard
2001 ZRX 1200
1982 Seca 750
1983 Nighthawk 550 -
Ok the one caliper is definitely not dragging but have to work on the other caliper as I think I have a bent bolt if that's possible.1980 XS1100 SG
Inline fuel filters
New wires in old coils-outer spark plugs
160 mph speedometer mod
Kerker Exhaust
xschop K & N air filter setup
Dynojet Recalibration kit
1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100
1997 Jeep Cherokee 4.5"lift installedComment
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Interesting...Howard
2001 ZRX 1200
1982 Seca 750
1983 Nighthawk 550Comment
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It's an easy to find bolt replacement at a hardware store, get the hardened 10.9 version, it won't bend as easily. This is somewhat of a common problem on the Special's 'Weird Harold' calipers.
The spring clip when properly installed should keep the pads from rattling.2H7 (79) owned since '89
3H3 owned since '06
07 Triumph Tiger 1050 (night rider)
"If it ain't broke, modify it"
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