Trouble with brake block-off

[HondaEXrider22]

OK, got the Moose PB block off cover, and it wont go on because the pin that comes out is too far out. I just replaced the rear brakes and havent even rode it yet. (EBC Sintered Metal) Help?!

[JOEX]

I used a dremel and ground some material off the pin. Another option is to drill a hole in the block off plate ti fit the pin. Make sure there's enough material though.

[HondaEXrider22]

Is this regular? What exactly does this pin do?

[HondaEXrider22]

Come on, I know somebody knows something on here.

[JOEX]

The pin is an extension of the caliper piston, it's what the parking brake system is supposed to push against to lock the brake.

[Honda#4]

I have the Moose block-off and all I did was file some of it off. about an 1/8 off should work.

[svahle]

I have heard of this problem on more than one occasion with the Moose block off plate. Yeah, just grind down the pin and all should be well.

[HondaEXrider22]

Thanks. Took the grinder, almost lost my sight, siliconed it up, and its done.

[JOEX]

Safety glasses work great:cool: Glad you got it working and are able to see it:)

[HondaEXrider22]

Thanks, I am just wondering why they designed like this and not just made it come our more.

[jonboy]

The hole that is suppose to go over the pin is machined to shallow on the moose brand PB block off. I sent it back and got a Tusk brand from Rocky Mtn and had no problems with it. Plus it was cheaper.

[quad2xtreme]

Originally posted by jonboy
The hole that is suppose to go over the pin is machined to shallow on the moose brand PB block off. I sent it back and got a Tusk brand from Rocky Mtn and had no problems with it. Plus it was cheaper.

I did the same except got the Cascade. The Cascade comes with bolts so they are recessed. I think the Tusk does too.

/jon

[cals400ex]

damn, i bought a moose for my 450r and a tusk one for the yfz. maybe i should not have got that moose one...