xj 650 maxim front brakes

can someone explain how the xj 650 maxim front brakes work. I have a single bolt that goes up through the caliper and bolts onto the fork. When the lever is pull the plunger in the caliper moves forward pushing the pad against the rotor. My question is.... How do the pad oppisite the piston engage the rotor ( The pad on the inside of the rotor ). I don't see how the hole thing is able to float like on a car so I have no idea how the rear pad engages.

Thanks

 

The Floating-type Caliper replaced the Pinch-type on '83 Bikes.

These can be a pain, too ... but, I like 'em better than the Pinchers.

 

On our 81's, the caliper can move SLIGHTLY around that central mounting bolt. So when brakes are applied, the piston pushes the left pad against the rotor, causing the caliper housing to rotate SLIGHTLY putting force on pushing the left pad against the rotor at the same time.

It's true the right pad will wear a tad quicker than the left, but from my experience it's pretty even.

 

Ok. I can see how that would work.

I have seen that alot of people have upgraded there brake lines to steel lines.

My question is how much of a difference do they make and we do peole get them for our bikes.

Thanks again

 

I've done it - cost about $50 at the local dealer for Russell parts out of the Parts Canada catlog.

Get yourself a 40" long pre-made hose, a 30° bend fitting (master cylinder), and a straight fitting (caliper). This also gets rid of that superfluous 90° fitting in the middle.

The difference it's made has been appreciable. I've been amazed how solid the feel is now. Well worth it in my opinion.

 

great thanks.

I have ordered the lines and will have them by the weekend.

 

triump - please post how that length works for you, and if you'd suggest any change in length. I plan to do the same mod later this year.