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[knackeredMk1]

The probability is that it will fit if all the parts are genuine CRM/XR or even the right CR. But can't guarantee as its been botched to get it in the position it is.

[Jumpinjacks]

Gonna get a proper bracket for definate, and then go from there to sort the caliper

[fallenmikethebike]

Bleeding brakes really shouldnt be hard. As previously said, put tube on nipple with other end of tube placed in a jar with fluid in. Undo nipple, squeeze lever (slow at first) an leave it pulled back, tighten nipple. Let lever go. Loosen nipple, pull in lever (get faster as you repeat this process) leave it pulled back, tighten nipple. etc etc. If this doesnt work then service the master cylinder. Thats assumin the brake pistons are lovely an clean an thier seals are in top condition.

If youve got all the air bubbles out then it must be the master cylinder, pistons, seals etc etc

I'm thinking the master cylinder is letting by.
Mike

[Jumpinjacks]

Does anyone have a spare brake setup ( caliper, reservior etc ) that they would sell? Im gonna get the proper talon bracket and then fit another caliper on as I reckon theres something wrong with my caliper or master cylinder. Let me know as soon as u can because I have 7 working days left to rebook the mot

[voodookid37]

on just a quick look....hope it helps...d


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HONDA-CRM-250-MK2 ... 2a076b41a5
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HONDA-CRM-250-MK2 ... 2a0766d745

[Jumpinjacks]

Thanks for that voodoo, I found a crm 250 thats breaking online and hes gonna post me the caliper and whole assembly for £35.
I have taken my caliper off its crappy mount, and it has a talon bracket on it but it is a TB16 bracket, which seems to fit the caliper I have right. So im guessing the caliper I have at the moment is not a CRM one. Heres a picture of it so you can clearly see the bracket ( please ignore the hole near the N of Talon, as obviously that shouldn't be there )
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y189/j ... C00100.jpg

[knackeredMk1]

The photo of the caliper is not a CRM one.

[Jumpinjacks]

[quote="knackeredMk1"]The photo of the caliper is not a CRM one.[/quote]
Ok thought not, Im gonna buy the other caliper and all then.
Cheers for the help guys.
Adam.

[knackeredMk1]

Sorry I meant the caliper bracket . The caliper as far as I can tell is correct for a CRM

[Jumpinjacks]

well, I've got another caliper, master cylinder, lever etc and also the proper Talon bracket ( TB 06 ) all fitted. And the brake is still spongey.
Can the disc really make any difference?

[SkidMark]

well, I've got another caliper, master cylinder, lever etc and also the proper Talon bracket ( TB 06 ) all fitted. And the brake is still spongey.
Can the disc really make any difference?

nope - not unless it is made of rubber...

[knackeredMk1]

Are you still using the original hose . Stainless Steel hoses make a big difference. Especially considering the original is almost 20 years old.

[Jumpinjacks]

No I changed everything on the brake setup, hose, lever everything

[knackeredMk1]

Stupid question - What liquid are you using to fill the master cylinder with .

[fallenmikethebike]

Stupid question - What liquid are you using to fill the master cylinder with .

Sponge batter .
Sorry , well I can't think of anything else that would preclude a good brake now.
Was the lever changed?
I know, on my MK3, when it arrived with me the front brake was dreadful, [Spongy], after much twiddling, and bleeding, I replaced the lever and she's been fine since.
Mike