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Author Message   Marshj Posted on Saturday, June 14, 2008 - 09:21 am:        Was changing out the rear tire yesterday and accidentally moved the rear brake lever while removing the idler pulley. The piston unseated and is now very tight on the rear disk and rubs, and the lever is very stiff- whats the fastest/easiest way to reset the caliper as I'm supposed to leave for Virginia on this bike this morning- Jeff   Firebolteric_ma Posted on Saturday, June 14, 2008 - 09:57 am:        Just Squeeze the caliper piston back in. You should be able to use your hands, it is hard, or use a clamp to reseat it. Once installed hit the brake a few times to seat it to the rotor....   Marshj Posted on Saturday, June 14, 2008 - 10:16 am:        thanks firebolt. i figured to use a clamp- off we go   Birdy Posted on Saturday, June 14, 2008 - 10:38 am:        Little tip to stop this from happening again. Pick up a handful of "Window Wedges" at the builders store and stick a couple in the caliper back to back when you take the wheel off. NOT my brain storm by a long shot but a trick I was taught a long time ago.

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