Tiger 955i Rear Brake problem - help please

[Tonyf_tiger955]

Hi there



I have a 2002 Tiger 955i with rear brake issues.  My local dealer serviced the rear caliper but I am unable to get the brakes to bleed correctly.  



I'm looking at replacing the master cylinder (or the entire unit!) and wondered if anyone knew it the caliper / cylinder off a 1999 Daytona would fit - I've seen one on E-bay - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... L:RTQ:UK:1



Cheers



Tony

[speedjunkie]

I just did a P/N lookup on Bikebandit.com and I'm going to say no.  The calipers are very different, and the MC assy's are also a different P/N.  Sorry.  Any salvage places there?  It looks like likely all the 955i Tigers use the same MC, althought the calipers are different.  Best of luck.









Mike

[Frank.B]

Hi.



Before you spend any hard earned money try bleeding the rear brake with the caliper detached from the bike.



Remove the caliper mount bolts and place a wedge (a piece of wood will do) between the pads to stop the pistons popping out, and then bleed again but this time postion the bleed nipple at the uppermost position.



It may seem be a bit awkward but I found that this method released air bubbles that were trapped when the caliper was in the fixed position.



Frank.

[Tonyf_tiger955]

Great stuff, thanks - I'll try that tip today.



 :D

[Tonyf_tiger955]

SORTED - Awesome tip - many thanks  :D !