Disk brake piston out

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Setup' started by redsan74, Jul 21, 2020.

  1. redsan74

    redsan74 Limited User

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    hi Guys,

    how to push the piston back as I have pressed the brake pedal and the piston is all the way out.

    thanks
    Sanjeev
    redsan74, Jul 21, 2020
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  2. michel mondou

    michel mondou Ride Organizer

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    Is it out because there was no pads or rotor to stop it? You can use a C clamp to try to get back in the cylinder.
    michel mondou, Jul 21, 2020
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  3. redsan74

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    thanks, Michel...I was replacing the rear tire and the brake pads

    I just released the pressure inside the cylinder by removing the banger bolt, then pushed the cylinder with the screwdriver.

    Now I need to reverse bleed the brake system. Good learning.
    redsan74, Jul 22, 2020
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  4. Chef

    Chef ODSC Executive

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    Easier to remove the bleeder screw.
    Chef, Jul 23, 2020
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