2002 400ex back brake caliper

[mattmck7]

My back brake caliper won't let me put new pads on I believe something is bent or not in the right place or something.

[400man]

the pins the the caliper body slide on are froze up

[CJM]

Try taking a pair of big channel locks and push the part of the caliper with the slide pins back. It might not work and as 400man said they could be frozen

[mattmck7]

Where are the side pins?

[powerbomb400]

I use a C-clamp to push mine back. Had one awhile back that was frozen. Had to use a impact gun and a torch to get out. Cleaned it and put anti-seize and grease and reinstalled.

[CJM]

Where are the side pins?

Under the rubber pieces.

[mattmck7]

How would you take the rubber pieces off?

[400man]

ive never had any lucking fixing them once they froze up bad. you can either trying fixing yours, look for another good caliper, or upgrade to a 450r rear caliper if you wanna spend a little extra money.

[mattmck7]

And how much should the clutch lifter move when the clutch is fully disengaged?

[Stickman400]

ive never had any lucking fixing them once they froze up bad. you can either trying fixing yours, look for another good caliper, or upgrade to a 450r rear caliper if you wanna spend a little extra money.

x2 on this. Mine froze and we tried the hot wrench several times and it was a no go. Bought a used 450 off of eBay and said to hell with it. I was more than happy with it.