siezed brake caliper

konsoli · Traffic Copper Joined: 24 Jul 2007 Karma :

im gonna buy a tzr125 for 450, its been stood a while and the frotn brake has siezed, any help on what i can do about this when i get it? Sad

would it need totally replacing and how could i get it home?

Paddy Blake · World Chat Champion Joined: 29 Jun 2006 Karma :

Pure some hot water on the caliper and move the bike forward and back
and see if it works.It has worked many times for me.

Paddy.

konsoli · Traffic Copper Joined: 24 Jul 2007 Karma :

does it have to be hot water? cus i have to transport it from college to my home.

Richard_Schmid · Scooby Slapper Joined: 01 Nov 2007 Karma :

They have a teachers staff room don`t they!

konsoli · Traffic Copper Joined: 24 Jul 2007 Karma :

I suppose so, lol.

Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

Front caliper will need a strip down and clean up. Or just a decent 2nd hand caliper.

If the brakes are seized up I would hope you are not thinking of riding it home.

All the best

Keith
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mrbluesbox · Scooby Slapper Joined: 14 Sep 2006 Karma :

Try a can of brake / chain cleaner - that worked after i let my bike stand for a while last year Smile

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Cptn. Awesome · Crazy Courier Joined: 12 Sep 2007 Karma :

If the pistons are stuck in the calliper, give it a whack with a hammer and see if the shock frees them, but be careful not to whack it too hard or you could fuck the lot up.
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Polarbear · Super Spammer Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Karma :

3 in 1 oil spray onto the disc and it will slip quite nicely while you are riding it home. Wink

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fenton · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 May 2006 Karma :

How far away are you from your college. Because if its a 10-15 minute walk. Take the front caliper off and get pushing. Be aware, im told you still need insurance for this.
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