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Dave Dark · 11-30-2011, 11:10 PM

Hello fellow GZers!

Some of you might remember me from a post entitled "Front Brake Fiasco!"

I messed up completely. Cross-threaded the brake pad mounting bolt. Tried to get it out. Couldn't. Disconnected it from the brake hose and took it to a friend who is a mechanic who is going to have to drill it out. Things are not looking good.

Needless to say I need some help. I think I have three options.

1) If the mechanic saves most of the caliper can I grab any old bolt that fits and use it as my brake pad mounting bolt? I know I would have to re-thread the hole. Is this a possibility?

2) Should I just suck it up and buy a whole new caliper? Online I found one at http://www.cheapcycleparts.com. It is like 150$. Has anyone ever used this website? Is it reputable?

3) Does anyone want to donate their front caliper to me and earn karma points? :2tup:

Take care!

Dave

JWR · 11-30-2011, 11:18 PM

A good mechanic should have no problem removing the bolt. Heat and wd-40 will do wonders.

I would wait to see how it goes first.

ecr959 · 11-30-2011, 11:39 PM

Hello Dave. I can tell you something about that website you mentioned. I was just there a couple days ago, looking at a Balaclava, (see my recent post titled DOES THIS BALACLAVA LOOK OK TO YOU ?) and I noticed that they did not describe the item, like "made from 100% fleece" , or polyester, or what ever. They just put up an image and a price. I think that is a red flag, like a warning not to trust that website. I changed my mind and ordered from Amazon.com , a big , quality place to shop, a place you can trust. I have not ever been disappointed with shopping at Amazon, I got about 11 years shopping there for absolutely everything.

Water Warrior 2 · 12-01-2011, 04:15 AM

The caliper should be usable if you find some one who can remove the bolt safely without damage. Use a thread chaser to clean up the threads. A proper new Metric bolt and away you go. It is mostly the end of the riding season so don't be in a hurry. Take time to find some one who can do it right.
If all else fails a slightly larger metric hole and bolt if that is possible.

Gz Rider · 12-01-2011, 07:24 PM

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5th_bike · 12-02-2011, 08:20 PM

There are several posts of people that are parting out bikes, maybe someone has a brake caliper left.

greatmaul · 12-27-2011, 04:32 PM

Hi! I'm late to this as usual, sorry, but wanted to mention eBay as that's where I get 70% of everything I own, seems like. I looked and there are brake calipers there running from $38 to $100 shipped. Er... this one is particularly cheap but is up in 6 hours, sorry. Hope you have time to put a bid on it if you still need it.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/07-Suzuki-Ma...item2eba259c39

or maybe if someone knows you or knows that you still need it, they can pick it up for you and send it to you?

11-30-2011, 11:10 PM	#1
Dave Dark Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 34	online ordering Hello fellow GZers! Some of you might remember me from a post entitled "Front Brake Fiasco!" I messed up completely. Cross-threaded the brake pad mounting bolt. Tried to get it out. Couldn't. Disconnected it from the brake hose and took it to a friend who is a mechanic who is going to have to drill it out. Things are not looking good. Needless to say I need some help. I think I have three options. 1) If the mechanic saves most of the caliper can I grab any old bolt that fits and use it as my brake pad mounting bolt? I know I would have to re-thread the hole. Is this a possibility? 2) Should I just suck it up and buy a whole new caliper? Online I found one at http://www.cheapcycleparts.com. It is like 150$. Has anyone ever used this website? Is it reputable? 3) Does anyone want to donate their front caliper to me and earn karma points? :2tup: Take care! Dave __________________ Check out my website: www.motorcycleaddiction.ca Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-30-2011, 11:18 PM	#2
JWR Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville, TN Posts: 1,413	Re: online ordering A good mechanic should have no problem removing the bolt. Heat and wd-40 will do wonders. I would wait to see how it goes first. __________________ Jerry Truth is there are lots of great bikes available and not nearly as many good riders out there riding them... "A man's got to know his limitations..."
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11-30-2011, 11:39 PM	#3
ecr959 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Happy in Raleigh,NC Posts: 155	Re: online ordering Hello Dave. I can tell you something about that website you mentioned. I was just there a couple days ago, looking at a Balaclava, (see my recent post titled DOES THIS BALACLAVA LOOK OK TO YOU ?) and I noticed that they did not describe the item, like "made from 100% fleece" , or polyester, or what ever. They just put up an image and a price. I think that is a red flag, like a warning not to trust that website. I changed my mind and ordered from Amazon.com , a big , quality place to shop, a place you can trust. I have not ever been disappointed with shopping at Amazon, I got about 11 years shopping there for absolutely everything. __________________ Eddie Colon -- Raleigh,NC Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-01-2011, 04:15 AM	#4
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: online ordering The caliper should be usable if you find some one who can remove the bolt safely without damage. Use a thread chaser to clean up the threads. A proper new Metric bolt and away you go. It is mostly the end of the riding season so don't be in a hurry. Take time to find some one who can do it right. If all else fails a slightly larger metric hole and bolt if that is possible.
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12-01-2011, 07:24 PM	#5
Gz Rider Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 852	Re: online ordering ... __________________ *Alert - This person is a douche. Use these comments and advice at your own risk* Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-02-2011, 08:20 PM	#6
5th_bike Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: HoCo, Maryland Posts: 1,349	Re: online ordering There are several posts of people that are parting out bikes, maybe someone has a brake caliper left. __________________ 2005 "Saturn Black", stock + tach
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12-27-2011, 04:32 PM	#7
greatmaul Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 296	Re: online ordering Hi! I'm late to this as usual, sorry, but wanted to mention eBay as that's where I get 70% of everything I own, seems like. I looked and there are brake calipers there running from $38 to $100 shipped. Er... this one is particularly cheap but is up in 6 hours, sorry. Hope you have time to put a bid on it if you still need it. http://www.ebay.com/itm/07-Suzuki-Ma...item2eba259c39 or maybe if someone knows you or knows that you still need it, they can pick it up for you and send it to you?
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