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Struggling finding a replacment xt600e caliper
Having no luck in finding a replacement caliper for my XT600e (1998) so time for a re-think. I have got two potential solutions and want to see what forum users think so here we go ;
1.Use a DTR 125 rear brake caliper. I have been told that this will work and have also seen mention of this being OK on various sites. However I am a little apprehensive that it may not be “man” enough” for the job
2. Use a banjo bolt with a bleed nipple in it.
Any comments on which of the two seem a better short term solution, much appreciated as I wanna get back on the bike!!
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25 Jun 2013
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No.2 will be cheaper.
No.1 is probably fine. Lots of stuff is interchangable between the DTs and the XT600s.
Lastly, keep an eye on eBay. I got my 2nd hand one (with new pads and mounting bolts) for £40. It took a few weeks to pop up but came up B.I.N. so I did...
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reply as I expected - thanks for that.
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26 Jun 2013
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The calipers are the exact same one! I've used it (actually still am using) the one off my 2002 DT125R on my 1990 XT600E
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Great - thanks for that sounds like a good alternative
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hi, im looking for a front caliper for my 99 model,, would another caliper froma nother bike do the job... will the dtr cal, do mine.?? thanks
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You have the same bike as his so , Yes.
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Tonite there i set about a bodge to ma front caliper, I took it off an sprayed it liberly with wd40 on the pistons. put the usual screwdriver in there moving the pistons a wee bit at a time. litterly a mil or two... sprayin again... managed to then pump up ma brake again after fitting it back on.. hit it a few times wi a soft hammer, then poured Boiling hot water over the caliper.. now it seems to work.. not great but it works, an when its still stickin a wee bit its just enough to be able to push the bike around.. tomoro al give ut a run an see what happens.. but a will be taking ma soft hammer with me...thats if it doesnt just thought ad let ye know. but a think am gonna still get it overhauled.. i was at stafford last week at the Bike show..an a got a card fae a company who refurbs calipers,, an what a job they make o them... al let ye`s know am outcome tomoro an if a decide to refurb...
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The seals dont like wd40 ect, they're a bit speciel because theyre made to resist the brakefluid.
So do rebuild the caliper, you can gently wirebrush the pistons to remove small rust-spots, when removed.
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