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
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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.
Bolt size should be M8X1.25X90Last edited by bikerphil; Today, 07:47 PM.2H7 (79) owned since '89
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