Divvy front brake

[iooi]

Being new to my divvy 600 i have noticed that the front caliper is very loose (bit with pads in) now i know that they are supposed to be free to move, but just how loose should they be. Brakes OK just rattles a bit, got around 5 m/m of free movement.
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[Bru]

Sounds horrendous. Sorry if this sounds patronising, but have you checked that all the bolts are done up? My caliper is a bit rattly too, but only in the sense that the piston body can be wobbled a bit. You will probably have to strip it and have a look, or pay someone to do it for you. If your brakes work well, without noise or other upset, then maybe you're OK.

I have never had a new bike, so I'm sure someone more educated will come in with a verdict about the proper feel.

[finpos]

Shouldn't be loose at all - both pads should be right up against the disk.

My guess would be that the caliper is single sided (i.e. piston on one side only), and that the caliper is probably seized on it's sliding pins.

finpos.

[Stalk]

Dude, try:
https://diversionclub.proboards74.com/index.cgi
or the old site
https://groups.msn.com/YamahaDiversions

Hope it helps,
Stalk

[iooi]

Thanks guys.
Will get chance to have a look at the weekend, weather permitting..
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[bish777]

the caliper(s) split in half, it will leave the pistons and half of the caliper on the bike and a arm with a sliding pin and the pads will come off.

Give it all a good clean and grease the pin up nice and good.
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