Iceman wrote:
Can't get my rear brakes to get pumped up good. I have what I believe all of the air out. The caliper will move some as you press/release the brake lever. It will also squirt out when you build up pressure and release it from the air screw. My pads have about 1/4 of them left. I'm out of ideals? Anybody? Thanks
First, Ody brakes do not have a real firm feel like that of a proper operating brake system on a motorcycle or quad. They are always slightly mushy.
If they are not working properly..........
1.) Remove the piston from the caliper and look to see what the condition of the piston is. It should be clean and free of any debris. The finish of the outside of the piston should be a mirror like finish. If it is covered in crap it isn't going to move in and out without binding. I polish my caliper pistons so I can see my ugly mug in them!
2.) Clean the inside surfaces of the caliper bore itself. It should be completely clean and free of debris.
3.) When you are bleeding the brakes on the rear, tighten down the parking brake adjustment screw so that it locks down the caliper piston against brake shoes. This will lock the piston in place and allow you to bleed all of the air out of the system.
4.) Bleed the brakes by using the pump and hold method. You should be able to get a firm handle with the brake screw locked down.
5.) After you get all of the air out, loosen the parking brake adjustment screw until the Ody will roll without the brake binding.
Rand