• 4 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Austria - About 2014 & Newer
     FE = 4st Enduro & FC = 4st Cross

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FE/FC Caliper wont move to install new pads

Tomboyjr

Tomboyjr

Husqvarna
B Class
I recently bought a used 2014 FE250. Now that its spring in CT, it was time for new tires, and brake pads. When the wheels were off I put new wheel bearings in also, they were notchy.

So its time to re-assemble it all. Front wheel goes on without issue. Rear wheel will not go on at all. When I try to line up the rotor between the new pads, its way off. So I figure out this is a floating caliper. After some penetrating oil and some persuasion, the rear floating pin is moving a little. But I cant for the life of me get the front pin to budge. I dont want to break anything. Penetrating oil and squeezing with channel locks gets me nowhere. And I want to ride my damn bike-lol.

Any suggestions? A big C clamp? The rear pin is screwed in, but when I unscrew it all the way it still wont come out. But I think thats because the front is seized. And I dont see a nut on the front pin, so what holds it in?

Thanks for any ideas.
 
Well, never mind-lol. A vice, C-clamp and pry bar did the trick. Sanded and lubed them and they work great now. And when I went to check the front, even though they were not seized, I found a bolt had backed out. But I'm good to go now.
 
suggest as soon as possible; pull calipers off backing plate mounts
pump the brake 'till the piston comes all the way out
front and back
with a dental pick carefully pull caliper seals
note inside/outside of seal
magnify under good light caliper and pistons
clean and reinstall with caliper assembly lube
will be safer, easier to use, pads will last longer
someone might have ridden it in salt water?
 
Not sure what happened. Though I did inspect the caliper, but didnt take the piston out. it looked good, and pad wear was even front and rear.
 
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