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Old Jan 28, 2014 | 06:22 AM
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Hi All,
just taken the rear wheel out and noticed a rubber "pointer" on the brake caliper carrier - anyone know what its for ???

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Old Jan 28, 2014 | 06:29 AM
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For a minute there I thought you needed the birds and the bees talk......

That rubber piece is on my caliper also but not sure on it's purpose. ADVICE- leave it be....
 
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cushins the caliper against the swingarm. Ive needed to replace a broken one and I could feel/hear a little tap back there when applying the brakes sometimes.good to keep a spare around when changeing the tire.
 
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I believe that is the other end of a rubber bumper that is on the other side so you don't get metal to metal contact when applying the brake,
 
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Originally Posted by collin
I believe that is the other end of a rubber bumper that is on the other side so you don't get metal to metal contact when applying the brake,r
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Originally Posted by collin
I believe that is the other end of a rubber bumper that is on the other side so you don't get metal to metal contact when applying the brake,
Yeah, that!!!!
 
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No harm in leaving it out, but it will get a bit noisy back there, and there will be metal to metal contact, and eventually, some wear will occur...
 
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I believe that is the other end of a rubber bumper that is on the other side so you don't get metal to metal contact when applying the brake,
 
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It is part of the rubber pad that cushions the caliper bracket against the swing-arm. It is there to install and hold the pad in place.
 
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I now know why i love this forum so much , you lot know everything

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