A little help for an old fart

[ppb0861]

I took my rear caliper off today but still attached to the hose. It was loaded with gunk and that is why I think it was locking up when backing up. Anyway I spit shined all parts and started to reassemble it. Problem is there is a thin metal piece mounted in the caliper that the brake pads ride on and goes under the piston. I can't remember how it goes back in. I just love getting OLD !!
Any help I would appreciate. Even a picture here or to ppb0861@gmail.com
Thanks !

[Lucasind]

...Go to any post by "MrJensee" on this forum, and click on the manual link, ...there you will see a exploded view of the brakes.....and all else,

[debron]

That would be:

https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=25f882b6 ... CA8D%21173

[doug of so fla]

To: the old fart from older farter!

From the manual in the above post the only good photo of it is on PG 11-3 . If you pushed it accross the page the direction toward the caliper & put it in the top or closed part of the caliper the way they are both pictured that is the way it goes. Hint: don't over think it, it can only go in one way and fit right, UNLESS I was doing it!!!

ole farts half to stick together! ooooo!!! erase that thought!!!

good luck ..

[ppb0861]

Thanks to all for the help.

[Mr Jensee]

Most motorcycle brake calipers are nearly the same. You might refer to this video, it might help with reassembly. I have found that using a medium size 6" C clamp works best for pushing the piston back in without damaging it.