Hi after fitting new front brake pads to my 05 I slightly over tighten one of the pins and cracked the caliper, I put a post on earlier asking if anyone had a left caliper for sale,and some member kindly mentioned that the later 08-monoblock calipers fitted straight on using my new pads I've just bought, After doing some research and searching eBay I've heard that the later cbr600rr later models have monblock calipers and that they are exactly the same,please could anyone tell me if this is correct as I've found an immaculate pair on eBay and I can't find any for the blades If any kind member has any info please could you let me know as I need to get back on the road as soon as. Also while I'm on the subject has any one else cracked a caliper and know if it can be repaired Thanks guy
I wouldn’t even consider a repair, toss it in the bin and buy a replacement. Don't muck about with safety critical parts its just not worth it IMO.
Give um a good clean up mate when you get um brake cleaner then brush on some brake fluid over seals etc and those pad pins only 16nm if I remember right .
Yes I didnt really tighten it up that much can believe it cracked it Expensive error but it won't happen again
If 16 Nm is correct then that is Fek all, U could do that with ya fingers so no wonder you cracked it!
