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Date: Thu, 06 Apr 2006 17:16:11 +0100
From: Grunff <grunffnospam.com>
Subject: Re: C900 front calliper clonk


Al wrote: > OK I have the classic clonk on my front callipers when I stop and > reverse up and stop again. I know it's a "feature" of the C900 but > it's getting worse. That's ok, it brings good luck. > What exactly is worn, and is it worth spending well over £100 to get > it fixed. The caliper is a sliding yoke design. The clunk is the outer bit (the yoke) pivoting and coming to rest. £100 won't fix it, and it isn't worth fixing anyway. > My specialists did the brakes for me recently as part of the > MOT work, and the clonk was gone, but 3 months later it's gradually > returned and is worse than ever. There really is no fix. You can build up the yoke with a welder, and grind back to get a tight fit. But the clunk will be back within a couple of thousand miles. Learn to love it. -- Grunff

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