I screwed the pooch

puttockc

puttockc

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My first time changing brake pads, I couldn't push the pistons far enough in for the new pads, tried bleeding, stripped the screw on the master cylinder.

Then I accidentally popped one piston out , the other is seized.

No ideas what I am doing here. Calling ace moto tech early in the morning as I was working on it at my dad's in Milton.


I signed up for learning curves Sunday, no refunds. So I need to solve the basic issue of a fit bike by then, even if I have to buy a beater or rent


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I had the same issue on my RZ. Although at the time i had access to a whole shop, so that was
helpful. Parts cleaner, sprayed the **** out of the piston, then i wrapped the
caliper in a cloth, took a piece of wood, and clamps, and slowly applied pressure
until the piston moved back into place.(pressing against the wood, as it has
some give). The point of this was to lube everything up, Then I used compressed
air to blow the piston back out (careful as it can shoot out FAST)I honestly
don't really recommend this, as I then sand blasted and painted the calipers,
so i didn't really care if i scratched it up (which i didn't) but if your in a
tight squeeze to get it working. Where are you at? I could take a look, after I’m
done work, if you want (no promises i can fix it)


You could also try popping them out by squeezing the brakes, using the fluid. Warm them up a bit (again that can cause cosmetic damage, and if you torch one spot to long it will warp/melt the metal. If the hydraulic way does not work, you can always try opening the master cylinder and adding more fluid. Just ensure you bring the level to the line after. Also remember you will have to clamp the piston that still works, in order to get extra pressure.
If your replacing seals and what not, gas or diesel will help out, but can really mangle paint.

If all this fails, get a professional! lol. Good luck
 
I'm stuck in Milton right now, my old cage mechanic is giving it a peak, one piston is seized, the other is out


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A local cager mechanic not only gave me advise, he stuck the pistons back in, helped me bleed and set the brakes and all he wanted in return was a handshake


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Great guy, real mensch: bill at the transmission shop in Milton at Thompson and Maine
 
puttockc said:
A local cager mechanic not only gave me advise, he stuck the pistons back in, helped me bleed and set the brakes and all he wanted in return was a handshake


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Great guy, real mensch: bill at the transmission shop in Milton at Thompson and Maine
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Sounds like a hell of a guy if you dont know him personally!
 
Repay him someday when you need an oil change or something (even if you can do it yourself) , nice way to return the favour
 
Danimal247 said:
Repay him someday when you need an oil change or something (even if you can do it yourself) , nice way to return the favour
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Or perhaps just pop in with a Timmies card Monday and a few stories from Learning Curves. He'd probably enjoy that too. Glad to hear it all worked out.


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sparkybp said:
Sounds like a hell of a guy if you dont know him personally!
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puttockc said:
I'm stuck in Milton right now, my old cage mechanic is giving it a peak, one piston is seized, the other is out


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I believe he knew him. Good gesture nevertheless

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puttockc said:
Actually, my old cage mechanic was too busy, just a random guy.




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But you said your old cage mechanic was giving it a "peak" lol.
See quote above
 
puttockc said:
Yeah, he didn't have time in the end, plus he's a jackass


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were you the one that called me on saturday?
 
On a serious technical note: screwing the pooch means being lazy not screwing up........:p
 
Tripletrouble said:
On a serious technical note: screwing the pooch means being lazy not screwing up........:p
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I believe you're confusing ****ing the dog with screwing the pooch


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puttockc said:
A local cager mechanic not only gave me advise, he stuck the pistons back in, helped me bleed and set the brakes and all he wanted in return was a handshake


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Great guy, real mensch: bill at the transmission shop in Milton at Thompson and Maine
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Is that the guy that parts out all th ZX14s?
 
puttockc said:
I believe you're confusing ****ing the dog with screwing the pooch


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And there is a difference between f'ing and screwing? Or pooch and dog?
The only difference is that one won't get picked up by the profanity censor.
Don't take this too seriously cos I'm only extracting the urine.:lmao:
 
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