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John O'Brien
Tinkerer
NSW
jzz30 TT

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Reg: 11-2010

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Sunday, January 09, 2011 - 05:05 pm, by:  John O'Brien (Ziggy) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Dammit, was replacing the front brake pads all was fine till I loosened the nipple to let some fluid out. When I tried to tighten it up again it felt weird. I was waiting for the 'stop' to let me know it was closed but it never happened.
On closer inspection I noticed a crack in the caliper body around the nipple.
The dam thing just crumbled away, I was using a tiny ring spanner and no force (or so I thought).
Now poor old Ziggy is bleeding to death and it looks like I need a new near-side caliper.
Anyone got one lying around in their shed?
Looks like I'm gonna have to learn to ride a bicycle again.
Trent Linnell
TryHard
Victoria
V8

Posts: 389
Reg: 10-2007

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Sunday, January 09, 2011 - 08:43 pm, by:  Trent Linnell (Tlinnell) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Contact Daniel Savage

airtech354@hotmail.com

He should have one in stock.
John O'Brien
Tinkerer
NSW
jzz30 TT

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Sunday, January 09, 2011 - 11:48 pm, by:  John O'Brien (Ziggy) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Ok,will do. Thanks Trent.
I must have cracked it trying to push the pistons back in, sure am glad I noticed it.
John O'Brien
Tinkerer
NSW
jzz30 TT

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Sunday, January 16, 2011 - 09:24 am, by:  John O'Brien (Ziggy) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Well Dan didn't have one and Castle Hill Toyota wanted $900 and a 4 week wait while they ordered from Japan. No problem though, fixed it with an angle grinder and a tap and die set
Daniel Lee
Goo Roo
Victoria
V35

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Sunday, January 16, 2011 - 10:41 am, by:  Daniel Lee (Son_gokou) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Check out Amayama Trading!

http://www.amayama.com/
John O'Brien
Tinkerer
NSW
jzz30 TT

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Sunday, January 16, 2011 - 06:21 pm, by:  John O'Brien (Ziggy) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

hmmm yep they are a bit cheaper. $US707.
Found a second hand caliper assembly at southport auto recyclers for $75 so I'm going with that. thanks for the help though guys.
Gotta say this site is far and away the best soarer site I have come across.
Rob Rojo
Goo Roo
NSW
Soarer Single Turbo Manual

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Sunday, January 16, 2011 - 10:11 pm, by:  Rob Rojo (Rob_tt) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I have a full set of tt brakes for sale for $150 if your interested, includes callers,pads & rotors that need machining.
John O'Brien
Tinkerer
NSW
jzz30 TT

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Monday, January 17, 2011 - 02:13 am, by:  John O'Brien (Ziggy) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thanks Rob but I have it sorted now. The Soarer is my only wheels so I can't have it off the road for long.
$150 is an excellent price though.
The brake problem is history I've moved on to bigger and better things. It's the alternator that has died now
Shane Haverkamp
TryHard
nsw
soarer TT

Posts: 470
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Tuesday, February 22, 2011 - 04:40 pm, by:  Shane Haverkamp (Havabeer) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

did you crack the actual brake housing or just strip the thread?

i'd be concearned about the quality of your brakes if they're just cracking and crumbling away? wouldn't want them to em selfs in an emergency

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