Yamaha TRX850 Enthusiasts Forum

Says it all really.
Got it back from major service last week - only noticed this arvo about 5 mins before the shop shut (of course they wouldn't answer the phone)
Bleeding the brakes - fresh fluid was part of the service.
Will limp it to work on Monday and drop by the shop on the way home.

Nipple is done up tight, but seeps past the threads when you apply pressure

Always happens near or on the weekends -new nipple the answer? or teflon thread?

Bob

nipples being semi hollow are prone to deforming thru overtightening.
teflon is a no go.
The threads in the caliper may be r/s and the caliper may need serious help.
When you go back to the shop, let 'em have it with both barrels !!
cheers
fung

From the looks, it looks like it's a brand new nipple anyway, much shinier and new than the L/h side one.
I'm gonna ask them why is that?

Bob

hmmmmm . . . .
perhaps the old one 'just broke'?
did they 'massage' the threads a little too much?
hmmmmm . . . .

Any updates Wombat? I saw your post on the other forum, some good advice there, too.

Seems to have a mind of its own, sometimes it leaks, sometimes it doesn't. Luckily, "Blue Spots"from the wreckers are now as cheap as $85 per caliper

Bob

Whereas BERINGER 6 pots for the TRX are a WHOPPING $800 per caliper!

Bob

Wombat wrote:Whereas BERINGER 6 pots for the TRX are a WHOPPING $800 per caliper!

Bob

Ouch.

I picked up my Goldspots for $80 for the pair from eBay, there's a bargain around if you look hard enough.