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johnk Member
 Joined: 03 Sep 2018 Posts: 163
2003 Stella 2T & 2012 Stella 4T
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Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2019 1:52 am Post subject: Aftermarket shock blocking brake caliper |
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I attempted to change the brake pads on my 2T today before realizing that the aftermarket shock on it (fig. 1), installed by a previous ownder, is blocking access to the brake caliper's upper mounting bolt (fig. 2, orange).
What is the easiest and safest way to access the brake-caliper bolt? I don't quite understand how the shock works, and I don't want to send a spring flying or suddenly evacuate the secondary nitrogen canister.
Should I unscrew the bolt at the bottom of the secondary canister (fig. 2, green)? Should I unscrew what appear to be the main bolts attaching the shock to the fork (fig. 3)? Or do I need to mess with the spiderwebs up inside the front fender (fig. 4)?
In case it matters, the shock is a similar style to the Bitubo shock, but the only markings I can find on it say "NPII" and "KJC." Thanks for any help you can provide.
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milly Member
Joined: 26 Nov 2017 Posts: 67 Location: U.K. lml star deluxe 125
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Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2019 12:20 pm Post subject: |
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The two bolts in fig 3 and you may get enough space by just loosening the top bolts to swing it out the way. If not you will need to remove the top bolts. Definitely not the canister bolt. Hope that help's
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2003stellaDave Member
Joined: 30 May 2017 Posts: 29
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Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2019 5:25 am Post subject: |
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If you just want to change the brake pads you do not need to remove the caliper.
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Stanza Member
 Joined: 29 Jan 2018 Posts: 494 Location: Chicago Puch Maxi, Honda C70
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Posted: Thu Aug 01, 2019 1:35 pm Post subject: |
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johnk Member
 Joined: 03 Sep 2018 Posts: 163
2003 Stella 2T & 2012 Stella 4T
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Posted: Thu Aug 01, 2019 2:58 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks, everyone!
Nice researching, Stanza. I'm pretty surprised that Stellas came with adjustible shocks! And it's a relief to know that it's not a mod.
milly: I tried removing the two bolts in fig. 3. The top bolt came out easily, but the bottom bolt couldn't get past the fork. So I started to unscrew the nuts under the fender, but one is at an awkward angle I couldn't grab with my wrenches.
So, 2003stellaDave: your comment arrived at just the right time, and you're right! I got the old pads out and the new ones in without removing the caliper. Removing the caliper might make it easier to push the pistons in and clean everything up, but it's a surprisingly simple procedure to just switch out the pads.
Final twist: you know the tiny little circlip on the brake pin that everyone says not to lose? I lost it. I was trying delicately to hold it in some needlenose pliers when it sproinged out, either behind a bunch of dusty tools in the garage or into the grass. So I'm crossing my fingers that I can find a replacement at the auto parts store.
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Mr.FixIt Member
 Joined: 01 Aug 2018 Posts: 96 Location: York, PA, USA Stella 2T
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Posted: Thu Aug 01, 2019 7:43 pm Post subject: |
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We call that the "Jesus" clip... I always pray "Oh Jesus" when one flies across the room into the darkest corner. _________________ Eric
(aka Mr. Fix It)
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johnk Member
 Joined: 03 Sep 2018 Posts: 163
2003 Stella 2T & 2012 Stella 4T
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Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2019 12:40 am Post subject: |
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After getting some blank stares from the auto parts store, my trusty local hardware store had an exact replacement for 19ยข!
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milly Member
Joined: 26 Nov 2017 Posts: 67 Location: U.K. lml star deluxe 125
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Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2019 10:35 pm Post subject: |
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Nice one johnk. Same over here in Wales the small independent iron mongers always have the bits the bigger auto parts places don't. ๐
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