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Mrbiggabit

4 posts recovered 1 thread started First seen 22 Aug 2022 Last seen 30 Aug 2022

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  1. Front left calliper 5th gen Mrbiggabit 19 22 Aug 2022 12 Sep 2022 Mrbiggabit · 22 Aug 2022 – 12 Sep 2022

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  1. Front left calliper 5th gen 30 Aug 2022 16:32 22 hours ago, ariesblade Not to say you are wrong @Terry but the manual is just as old as the bike 😉 Silicone Grease is fine, but there are better products out there nowadays. Just like how we dont tend to use copper…
  2. Front left calliper 5th gen 26 Aug 2022 20:09 12 hours ago, ariesblade @Mrbiggabit Sadly no, There is no way to pull it off without disconnecting the hose. I know its frustrating I would say to try and clean it best you can by gently lifting the boot as you already…
  3. Front left calliper 5th gen 24 Aug 2022 21:04 Thanks for the reply Terry 👍 In the past I’ve lubed the lefthand sliders by carefully using a pick to lift the boot and using silicon spray... but it’s not ideal and I feel like I’m bodging it. Love the bike but hate…
  4. Front left calliper 5th gen 22 Aug 2022 19:40 Hi people Does anyone know if it’s possible to remove the front left calliper from its hanger without unbolting the short brake line which ties it to the hanger/2nd MC? I would like to renew the slider pin rubber boots…

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