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How to place my rear brake peaces back together??
bought the bike without it and completet the bike, but now i´ve got to replace the parts on the right spot. CBX550F
Harm Germany
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I found this web reference for a 2 year older Dodge that might help: On 98 dodge dakota with 3 9 V6 how do set up the distributor
This web reference indicates a VAST difference between the V6 and V8...so you could be on the right track with your 180 degree comment:
"The V8 mark is 17.5°after TDC and the V6 mark is 147° after TDC"
Good luck on your troubleshooting ... and kudos to take on an engine rebuild!
By 'just spinning over', do you mean there's no compression? Have you done a compression check? If you have no compression, then your basic crank/cam timing cannot be correct, or your valves are not closing.
If your ignition timing is 180 degrees out, you'll have normal compression, but since the spark is coming at the wrong time, the engine will not run. You'd have to remove the distributor and reinsert it with the rotor at 180 degrees from where you took it out.
could be either switch at fault, start by pulling the wire connectors off the rear switch to see if the light extinguishes, if so its the rear switch, if not its the front.
Remove any saddlebags or anything that hampers your access to the rear brake caliper. Remove the two bolts that hold the caliper onto the brake caliper bracket and lift the caliper off the bracket.
The pads and all anti-rattle parts should stay on the caliper bracket. Pay particular attention to the way these parts are installed in the bracket. Replace all the old parts with new parts paying attention to how the new parts are put in the bracket. Make sure the rear pad is installed with the fiber side to the rotor, not the metal side. Don't laugh, I've seen it done more times that I care to remember.
Now, you have to get the piston compressed back into the caliper. I used either a large C-clamp or a large pair of slip joint pliers. Protect your paint and finish on your caliper by using rags or a couple pieces of wood or something. Once the piston is fully compressed into the caliper, carefully replace it back on the bracket being careful not to disturb the pads or parts. Install the two bolts and torque them to 25 foot pounds.
Now, slowly press the rear brake pedal repeatedly until you get a full firm pedal. Check the level of the brake fluid in your master cylinder. Add only the proper type of fluid called for on the top of the master cylinder cap. DO NOT MIX THE TYPE OF BRAKE FLUIDS. Check the brakes before riding the bike. Failure to insure proper brake operation prior to riding the bike can cause lose of control of the machine resulting in serious injury or death. Make sure you do this job correctly.
These are standard Bendix self energising rear drum brakes. Pictures of the assembly with exploded views can be seen here....
http://www.pbase.com/nufsed/drumbrake
The real difficulty with doing the re-assembling is not where the parts go, but getting it all back in place. There is a technique to use. If you have problems, get back here again.
Remove the two bolts that hold the rear caliper into the rear brake caliper bracket and lift caliper out. Pay particular attention to how the brake pads and anti-rattle hardware are positioned in the rear brake caliper bracket. Replace the pads and anti-rattle hardware with new parts.
You must compress the brake caliper piston back into the caliper. Do this by using a C-clamp or large pair of slip joint pliers. Make sure you cover the brake caliper to prevent damage to the paint. With the piston fully compress back inside the caliper, carefully reposition caliper in rear caliper bracket without disturbing the brake pads. Install the two bolts that holds the caliper into the bracket.
Depress rear brake pedal slowly until you get a full pedal. Test brakes before you ride the bike. Improper servicing of the brakes can cause serious injury or death. Make sure you did the job right.
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