My main concern was that the poster didn't seem all that concerned and wasn't sure if it was OK or not.....
.......the guy said when I was doing the back I could bleed from front brake .....
So at first the alen key was not working so I went to vice grips trying to loosen it but I was able to get it loose with a tighter fitting key was wondering if I took it all off cleaned it out what do I do to see if I can get it working again or do anyone have a link for a replacement sms. Once again thank everyone for yall helpAm I the only one that sees the upper mounting bolt chewed up from pliers or vice grips?
Or the brake caliper rubber grommet sticking out, and appears to be torn and damaged?
Or the damage on the rotor from the alignment of the pads perhaps?
Or the rounded off and damaged non-OEM bleeder?
Or the odd and strange angle of the brake caliper housing?
And.....I seriously hope I'm wrong.....but all that debris on the caliper appears to be aluminum shavings from where the rotor may have been digging into the SMC bracket!
My first thought is someone put the left side wheel spacer in backwards, which moved the caliper over, and then the rotor cuts a path through the SMC bracket.
I have no words.....
Maybe Aniwack can reach out and help him since he's closer than I am
So I don't know we bought it from a guy in Atlanta last year the first time the breaks locked up we took it to someone and they said all they did was change pads it was riding nicely for months than it froze on me the first time on my brother when was riding I love the bike so I'm trying to not give up on it we're I live in sc you don't have guys that can really work on bikes like this or they will keep your bike for monthsWho is this guy? The one who worked on your brakes before?
What else did he say? He is a great entertainer!
Have you looked at the articles or links in this thread?So at first the alen key was not working so I went to vice grips trying to loosen it but I was able to get it loose with a tighter fitting key was wondering if I took it all off cleaned it out what do I do to see if I can get it working again or do anyone have a link for a replacement sms. Once again thank everyone for yall help
How in the world did the SMC grenade itself like that???Hello I was trying to see if anyone can tell from this picture if my sms is stuck shut View attachment 325095
I'm terrified to think that you're out riding around on this abomination of a front end. The rotor shows clear signs of extensive damage and should be parked immediately. I specialize in 1300 repair but you would be responsible for getting the bike to and from Atlanta. It would take a couple days to get it sorted out.So I don't know we bought it from a guy in Atlanta last year the first time the breaks locked up we took it to someone and they said all they did was change pads it was riding nicely for months than it froze on me the first time on my brother when was riding I love the bike so I'm trying to not give up on it we're I live in sc you don't have guys that can really work on bikes like this or they will keep your bike for months
Which will arrive at his house tomorrowAnd bunches of parts...
So I don't know we bought it from a guy in Atlanta last year the first time the breaks locked up we took it to someone and they said all they did was change pads it was riding nicely for months than it froze on me the first time on my brother when was riding I love the bike so I'm trying to not give up on it we're I live in sc you don't have guys that can really work on bikes like this or they will keep your bike for months