Re: [ST] ST rear brake caliper play question

[Paul Fox <pgf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

 > Hi folks, I have a 99 ST with appx 5000 miles, I was checking the chain last
 > night and noticed the rear brake caliper has a little play in it. I
 > understand that based on the way the caliper works, there should be a little
 > lateral play, but this moves along the front-rear axis. Is this normal?

i don't think so.

a _tiny_ bit might be okay, since there's no torque link arm to keep
it from moving, just the slot in the swingarm, but even then i'd worry
that your rear axle nut isn't tight enough.  not trying to be sensational
or anything, but i'd check the rear end thoroughly.  it may well be fine.

paul
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 paul fox, pgf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (arlington, ma, where it's 35.4 degrees)
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