Rear Brake Caliper wobble???

[Simoninescrow]

Ok problem number 2!

I have had no back brakes on the beast since I got it, pads were nearly gone, bought some new ones and put them in.
I did notice tiny bubbles as I pushed the piston in.
Replaced pads and started bleeding the brakes.
After a couple of hours still no hard pedal.
I notice that the caliper is at an angle and when I apply the brake it straightens and when I release it drops back.
Best way to describe this is \I\ Backslash being the pads of course.
Ideas??

 

[snrusnak]

If I'm understanding correctly you're saying the caliper is not "square" to the rotor. That's definitely an issue. You need to figure out why this is. Is the rotor damaged? Is the caliper damaged? Is the swingarm damaged? etc...

 

[thrstrmech]

post a pic if you can, would help more to see what you're trying to describe

 

[squidbuellie]

The first mistake was trying to bleed the brakes.....second thing is it sounds like you removed the caliper from the caliper bracket when you changed you pads.
Your going to have to invest in a one man, reverse bleeder or power bleeder.
Your also will want to remove the caliper and bracket and reassemble it off the bike (not off the line) and make sure the bracket and caliper are in line.

 

[Simoninescrow]

Having a real problem loading pic's
Yes I did remove the caliper from the bracket so I will try as you suggest.
Not sure why "trying to bleed the brakes" is a mistake unless Buell's have a secret we should all know!
I will invest in a reverse bleeder tomorrow.

 

[Simoninescrow]

Well decided to have a tinker this morning and found the pin near the hose was cross threaded so was sitting at an angle. Ordered another caliper. In the meantime as a temp fix I got the biggest hammer I could find and bent it as close as my eyechrometer could work out and I have fully functioning back brakes.
As for the bleeding. I think it was not bleeding properly because it was sitting at an angle. I bled the brakes off the disc then pried the pads apart and popped it on. Couple of pumps later they work.
When I get the new caliper I will reverse bleed though!

 

[chevy42083]

I've never done Buell brakes, but for automotive brakes, I normally put a wrench across the piston (or the old pad) and use a C clamp to push the piston back in. Better than prying, doesn't mark anything up and pushes in straight.

Of course, they make a tool specifically for this, and I usually get my brother to help since he has all his fancy mechanic tools.