For installing the new steering stem bearings, put the stem in the freezer (or outside in the SNOW for you) for a few hours, and the bearing in an oven for a bit, it will slide right on with little issue. Just use hi-temp grease that can handle it. (just helping you because I have been there too many times. )
Seized brake pistons. If compressed air will not get them out then replace the bleed nipple with a grease nipple. Block off the supply port/fitting and push the pistons out with a grease gun. Make sure once one piston starts to move that you jam it in a vice to retain it in position and then push the other "tighter" piston with the grease gun to get it moving
Wow! The transformation is incredible have u tried screwing in a grease nipple into the bleed nipple it’s amazing the pressure a grease gun will generate u might get one piston out this way the 2nd might do yur head in I’ve seen piston grabbers that’s get the centre of the piston and allow u to rotate and pull gd work!
I have a set of piston grabbers that grab the inside . But they won’t budge them. I’ll see if I have a grease nipple that will fit, but I don’t think I do . I’ll likely just connect the rebuilt master cyl and pump them out that ways
Seems to be coming along well. I was wondering about the steering stem. Is it possible it's supposed to press out downwards? That is, there is a shoulder on the lower end of the shaft and it presses out through the bearing and triple clamp? Re the wheel bearings and the special tool, I wonder if a basic 90 degree adjustable pin wrench would do the trick. The good ones can be hammered on. I have a photo of mine but there's no way to upload it.
For installing the new steering stem bearings, put the stem in the freezer (or outside in the SNOW for you) for a few hours, and the bearing in an oven for a bit, it will slide right on with little issue. Just use hi-temp grease that can handle it. (just helping you because I have been there too many times. )
Seized brake pistons. If compressed air will not get them out then replace the bleed nipple with a grease nipple. Block off the supply port/fitting and push the pistons out with a grease gun. Make sure once one piston starts to move that you jam it in a vice to retain it in position and then push the other "tighter" piston with the grease gun to get it moving
A proper bearing puller for your steering stem will make your life easier. Many brands out there.
Wow! The transformation is incredible have u tried screwing in a grease nipple into the bleed nipple it’s amazing the pressure a grease gun will generate u might get one piston out this way the 2nd might do yur head in I’ve seen piston grabbers that’s get the centre of the piston and allow u to rotate and pull gd work!
I have a set of piston grabbers that grab the inside . But they won’t budge them.
I’ll see if I have a grease nipple that will fit, but I don’t think I do . I’ll likely just connect the rebuilt master cyl and pump them out that ways
I know it's too late now but if you turn the headstem upside down and add heat, just a mapgas type burner is fine ,that inner race will just fall off.
Cheers Warren, I’ll try that on the next one !
Seems to be coming along well. I was wondering about the steering stem. Is it possible it's supposed to press out downwards? That is, there is a shoulder on the lower end of the shaft and it presses out through the bearing and triple clamp? Re the wheel bearings and the special tool, I wonder if a basic 90 degree adjustable pin wrench would do the trick. The good ones can be hammered on. I have a photo of mine but there's no way to upload it.
Didn’t see any shoulder on the shaft, but I’d have to look again.
All the bearings are done now so at least I have the tools for next time