Brakes

upstatedak

New Member
Need to work on my rear brake (06 Mastiff) seems to be sticking how can I tell if it is the master or the caliper that is sticking Thanks Hans
 

Mr. Wright

Knows some things
Jack it up and roll the tire. Press hard on the brake pedal as you roll it. If it's hard to roll when you release it, it's sticking. You can get parts from the Kaptin.
http://www.wildsteedworx.com/
Send him an email, it's the fastest way to get ahold of him.
I think there is a thread on this, I'll see if I can find it.
 

Mr. Wright

Knows some things
I know there was a how to on brake caliper rebuilds, but I couldn't find it. If no one else posts a how to, feel free to call me. PM sent.
 

Sven

Well-Known Member
Theory: Who hangs up, caliper or master?
1. Lift rear wheel off ground.
2. Press down on foot pedal.
3. Note wheel will not move.
4. Break the banjo bolt loose off the caliper and let drip.
5. Move rear wheel. Did wheel move easier?
a. No = Not the master it's the caliper.
b. Yes = Master will not return fluid = Clogged return hole.

Theory: Caliper hangs up.
1. Air between cap and liquid = Condensation.
2. Liquid boils; what is inside the bubble? = Air-water-condensation.
3. Who is heavier, oil or water? = Water.
4. Water settles down to the lowest point of the caliper.
5. Becomes a crystal and lifts the quad-seal up against the piston.
6. Quad-seal is square to the cut and has memory to return flat in its groove.
7. The crystal becomes a growth, wrinkles the quad-ring as in, the quad moves out of its groove; pressure is relieved; the piston returns rearward with the squaring of the quad-ring back in its groove, pulling the piston back with it = No Drag!

Theory: Cleaning Groove.
1. Pump piston out of caliper.
2. Pull quad-ring out of its groove.
3. With a pointed scribe, carefully remove crystal/white paste out of the groove.
4. Use brake clean to dry and expose more crystal/white cake still in the groove.
5. Use the sun to show more than a shop light can... I mean clean as you can with all removed.
6. Replace quad-ring with new or you are on your own reusing it. Note pressure to make sure no leaks.
7. Clean all machined parts with a paper towel and brake clean. No sandpaper on a close tolerance finish of any part, be it the machined caliper hole or the piston. You remove tolerance when sandpaper is a big NO-NO in a squid's hand!

Replace fluids every 2 years or here comes the crud
 

Brew

Troop Supporter
Yeah lost a lot of pictures since we changed over to this new version. All the pics dropped off...
 

Little-Boo

Well-Known Member
Troop Supporter
If you need a rear Rebuild Caliper for the 2006 Mastiff I have one for sale on E-bay. It has the Gold Lundell Racing pads which cost about 60 bucks. It's ready to install. It also has a new Speed Bleeder which makes bleeding easy. $200 Shipped

Carlos :old2:
 

oss

Member
Not to be a thread jacker .but I've read references to changing brake rotor pins, but no info on where to get them. Can someone enlighten me.
 

Brew

Troop Supporter
Not to be a thread jacker .but I've read references to changing brake rotor pins, but no info on where to get them. Can someone enlighten me.
Bigdogpartsking has them. They're form members on here, you can PM them or call at 620-257-2009
 
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