Thanks for the upload, helped a lot disassembling my caliper swing arm. The went along way. Even use a torch bbq lighter to heat it, a bathtowel for the heat and put a long screw driver through the eyelet of the pin to pull. No vice needed but I'm no looking to invest in one. My arms are cooked!
hay nice job . no matter what i do i cant stop my front dragging on the break . its as if the adjustable bolt and spring is just to short to let rim free wheel .
I think they become an area of constant maintenance, all of the different parts that Honda put in the front brake gives a lot of opportunity for something to get sticky. If the clearance is set right then the seal in the caliper should pull the pad back just enough so that it doesn't drag, but it never seems to last for long. I always go for a lot of clearance on the front brake, but it only delays maintenance sessions. Good luck.
Great job they came up like new. Brilliant video very helpful, will watch out for the next. Like the ones for the fireblade as well, I have a 97 blade luckily she is perfect.
Just an update and a thankyou got the pressed in idle jets out of the cb750 carbs used a 1.4mm easy out was a bit nervous but went well fitted new pressed in jets. Cleaned idle circuit with carb cleaner,E guitar string and compressed air. Just got to re-install bank of carbs and I know how awkward that is from last time I had them off. Thanks again for the great advice.
Nice job, those pivot arms are a pain, they seize very easily, you can drill the aluminium, tap it and add a small grease nipple, no more seized brake arms 👍
There is. I am looking at upgrading the brakes on my Cafe build to twin disc. But I doubt that even then they would be anything like the Fireblades stoppers. The extra weight of the bike doesn't help, but single piston caliper vs 2 four piston calipers is never going to end well :)
Mate you’re awesome. Feels good to be able to learn from your expertise! One of the few that make me really enjoy TH-cam! Cheers
That's really nice of you to say that! Bigvalyeti. Hope you keep enjoying our work.
Thanks for the upload, helped a lot disassembling my caliper swing arm. The went along way. Even use a torch bbq lighter to heat it, a bathtowel for the heat and put a long screw driver through the eyelet of the pin to pull. No vice needed but I'm no looking to invest in one. My arms are cooked!
Great that it helped. Getting a vice is a good idea, car boots are a good source if you are in the UK. Good luck.
Always nice watching your progress!!
Cheers mate, I reckon I'll have this one out on the road soon. Can't wait
hay nice job . no matter what i do i cant stop my front dragging on the break . its as if the adjustable bolt and spring is just to short to let rim free wheel .
I think they become an area of constant maintenance, all of the different parts that Honda put in the front brake gives a lot of opportunity for something to get sticky. If the clearance is set right then the seal in the caliper should pull the pad back just enough so that it doesn't drag, but it never seems to last for long. I always go for a lot of clearance on the front brake, but it only delays maintenance sessions. Good luck.
Great job they came up like new. Brilliant video very helpful, will watch out for the next. Like the ones for the fireblade as well, I have a 97 blade luckily she is perfect.
Just an update and a thankyou got the pressed in idle jets out of the cb750 carbs used a 1.4mm easy out was a bit nervous but went well fitted new pressed in jets. Cleaned idle circuit with carb cleaner,E guitar string and compressed air. Just got to re-install bank of carbs and I know how awkward that is from last time I had them off. Thanks again for the great advice.
Thanks mate, glad you're enjoying the vids. My blade will definitely never be perfect, but I love it anyway. They're fantastic bikes.
Nice job, those pivot arms are a pain, they seize very easily, you can drill the aluminium, tap it and add a small grease nipple, no more seized brake arms 👍
Thanks Mark - that's a great idea! I'll do that next time
Thanks man I’ve used your videos on a few projects great stuff
Awesome, really glad they are helpful for you 😃
good job , just wondering how do cb 750 brakes compare to your fireblade.
i heard there is a massive difference?
There is. I am looking at upgrading the brakes on my Cafe build to twin disc. But I doubt that even then they would be anything like the Fireblades stoppers. The extra weight of the bike doesn't help, but single piston caliper vs 2 four piston calipers is never going to end well :)