400EX - Parking brake block-off; what is it?
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Retro,
Perhaps "rig" was used for he lack of a better word.
In my brief examination of the rear brakes, it just looked like I could easily disengage (do away with) the parking brake without having to spend any $$'s.
I really just didn't want to go through the hassle of ordering the stuff, giving out the credit card info. over the net, and listening to my wife complain about how I am spending "more" money on the beast.
Really, $10-$15 is a lot less than I had expected it to be. I however still do not know what is involved with blocking the parking break.
I still would prefer to "rig" it if possible. The money really isn't the issue. However, if it is necessary, I will purchase the block-off.
So, has anyone done a do-it-yourself block-off? Can someone tell me what the procedure is? I don't even know where the block-off goes. Does it go on the brake caliper or does it go on the brake lever?
Perhaps "rig" was used for he lack of a better word.
In my brief examination of the rear brakes, it just looked like I could easily disengage (do away with) the parking brake without having to spend any $$'s.
I really just didn't want to go through the hassle of ordering the stuff, giving out the credit card info. over the net, and listening to my wife complain about how I am spending "more" money on the beast.
Really, $10-$15 is a lot less than I had expected it to be. I however still do not know what is involved with blocking the parking break.
I still would prefer to "rig" it if possible. The money really isn't the issue. However, if it is necessary, I will purchase the block-off.
So, has anyone done a do-it-yourself block-off? Can someone tell me what the procedure is? I don't even know where the block-off goes. Does it go on the brake caliper or does it go on the brake lever?
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Brian I made my own block-off plate out of 1/4 inch alum. stock. To do it right you will need a milling machine to do the job of milling the center out so that you can put an o-ring to keep out the water and dirt.I did it at work one night in about 1 hr.I think it would be a pain to do it by hand.
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The parking brake block-off cover protects from dust/dirt entering the caliper assembly left by the opening of the removal of the parking brake assembly, That pin inside just pushes the pad against the rotor... Y could propably get away with using electrical tape but you would be changing that often... Spend the 15 bucks..
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