Thanks Pete!! Now back on topic. Is there supposed to be a little play in the front calipers? I mean, I am supposed to be able to wiggle them a bit, because I can and is this called dive (as in dive bolt). I also have a squeal when I hit the front brakes at slow speed that is driving me nuts. Any ideas?

 

Hi all

Ther is supposed to be some freeplay on your caliper, it is the slider type, on test you cando to know if your bearingare going is, get in front ogf the bike, squeeze the wheel between your knees and wiglle the sterring wheel frm si to side , if tyou feel free play chance are the bearings are going and need to be replaced

 

By the way, to bad we ain't all ( whole forum bunchcloser togther) we would have fun talking about bikes in a parking lot while sipping coffee...

 

I just did the bearings on my project bike. Had I not did them, I would have been hurt pretty badly. It's cheap and easy!

 

I replaced the front bearings at 45000km as they were noisy. So between the average of 40 and 50 k they should be checked...........

Whats the scoop on the time replacement on the rear bearings anyone???