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NOT A GOOD DAY

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Here is the rear caliber. There are two .156 dia. holes in the piston that appear to be for pins as if there should be a tool that would allow you to rotate the piston. I rented a kit for pressing the pistons back into their bore from an auto parts store, but all the pin plates were the wrong size.Rear Brake 001.jpgRear Brake 002.jpgRear Brake 003.jpg
 
UPDATE No2

Today I watched as the flatbed truck drove away with my Spyder on it's way to the dealer. The dealer ordered a new rear caliber as they also could not get the piston to retract. They promased me that I would have it back in time for our departure next Thursday for the Spyder Rendezvous. Keeping my fingers crossed :chill:
 
WOW....

Today I watched as the flatbed truck drove away with my Spyder on it's way to the dealer. The dealer ordered a new rear caliber as they also could not get the piston to retract. They promased me that I would have it back in time for our departure next Thursday for the Spyder Rendezvous. Keeping my fingers crossed :chill:

Good luck Les with your Spyder....no one likes to see their bike leave on a flatbed truck for repair at the dealer!!!!! :yikes::yikes::yikes::yikes:

I hope all goes well and you get it back in time for your trip to the Spyder Rendezvous! :thumbup:
 
Today I watched as the flatbed truck drove away with my Spyder on it's way to the dealer. The dealer ordered a new rear caliber as they also could not get the piston to retract. They promased me that I would have it back in time for our departure next Thursday for the Spyder Rendezvous. Keeping my fingers crossed :chill:

I'm sorry, I've been so busy I never got any further than replying to your PM/Email.

0.315" is exactly what it should be so that isn't the problem. I would say a new caliper will resolve the issue. I wonder why the piston would not retract completely?
 
I'm sorry, I've been so busy I never got any further than replying to your PM/Email.

0.315" is exactly what it should be so that isn't the problem. I would say a new caliper will resolve the issue. I wonder why the piston would not retract completely?

Now that is the $64,000 question!
 
The bad thing is if the dealer replaces it under warranty we'll never know the reason. The good thing is you'll have it fixed and in good order.
 
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