brake caliper testing

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Oct 31, 2010 | 06:30 PM

red deuce

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brake caliper testing

Is there a way to test a rear brake caliper short of installing it on my bike? If so do you think the stealer will have that equipment? thanks

Oct 31, 2010 | 06:40 PM

RocketRocker

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I have not heard of the stealer having such test equipment but not much time to just hook it up and see if its operational

Oct 31, 2010 | 06:49 PM

0734

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You can test it "off the bike" but it will have to be connected and bled. Stick a thin section of wood, like a piece of flooring, paneling or 1/4-inch plate in between the pistons....bleed the brakes and see how the pedal feels.

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Oct 31, 2010 | 07:05 PM

Jackie Paper

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Test

You could do it with air if you are careful but what would it show. However this is what I do on the 4 piston ones on my bike which I think works well for me. First when changing pads I do not push them in. I simply pull the caliper and then pull the pads. I place a slightly thiner piece of plyboard in their place and push the pistons out slightly more. Then I carefully clean the exposed area. Then I reinsert the board and a scraper and lever the pistons back in as far as they go. Then I carefully press the master cylinder watching that all 4 pistons move equally. It would be no big deal to check it if it has banjo fittings using the bikes line and a box to lay it on. When I pull mine I lay it there. Doubt if dealer goes to this trouble.

Last edited by Jackie Paper; Sep 14, 2018 at 10:27 AM.