rear brake job help

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06-05-2014, 08:44 PM

watindes

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rear brake job help

Doing a rear brake job and pulled my caliper free however a wire spring fell off the back side of the caliper and I don't know how it goes back in.

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06-05-2014, 09:05 PM

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and you are driving WHAT

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It's the anti rattle spring.

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06-05-2014, 10:33 PM

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Search Google for the year of bike, bet there is a picture, instructions, post, or video that will help.

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06-05-2014, 10:39 PM

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Yea, there should be two holes in the back near the wheel that the ends fit in, and you just pull the bracket over the pads.

At least that's what my single piston setup is