Rear Brake Calipers

[Guest ollie chapman]

Hi, I have fitted a set of rear brake calipers and discs to the Zero but I am now wondering if they're the right way up as the bleed nipple is pointing downwards. The handbrake mechanism comes into the caliper from above. Is this right? All comment gratefully received.Thanks.

[Guest Adam Atchinson]

i would say they are the wrong way up as most bleed nipples are at the top as ovously air rises in oil so the bleeding point needs to be where the air is at the top but i have seen calipers where they are at the bottom but you have to take them off and turn them upside down to bleed them hope this helps

[Guest iank]

The rear calipers do in fact mount upside down on the Zero.

 

When you initially fit them leave them loose until you fill the brake system then turn them over to bleed, once bled you can fit them properly and torque up the bolts.

 

Don't forget the threadlock and to mark the head with paint or tipex to show the have been threadlocked

[Guest ollie chapman]

Thanks guys, I'll take them off, then put a piece of wood in the calipers so the piston doesn't come out too far, bleed and then refit!

[sj-bradley]

If you can move them round the discs temporarily you can use the disc as a spacer

 

Simon.