TeaNCrumpets Posted November 12, 2015 Hi all, the bolt that holds the rear brake pedal on the bike has 2 o rings on it but 3 groves. I've taken the o rings off and forgot which grooves they go back in. It probs doesn't matter but it's making me itch not knowing for sure. If anyone knows PLEASE tell me, Many thanks in advance. Cheers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bcssrmz250 My Rides (4) Posted November 12, 2015 What year bike? Any pictures? I'm trying to think of o-rings by the rear brake (I just took mine off), and don't remember any at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeaNCrumpets Posted November 12, 2015 What year bike? Any pictures? I'm trying to think of o-rings by the rear brake (I just took mine off), and don't remember any at all. 2011 This bolt, 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bcssrmz250 My Rides (4) Posted November 12, 2015 Hmmmm....maybe mine was so rusted that I didn't even notice LOL I'll check when i get home since my bike is already in 1000 pieces. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeaNCrumpets Posted November 12, 2015 Hmmmm....maybe mine was so rusted that I didn't even notice LOL I'll check when i get home since my bike is already in 1000 pieces. Haha.You're a good man, I'd appreciate it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bcssrmz250 My Rides (4) Posted November 12, 2015 First and third grooves, I have nothing in the middle one. And I didn't see them initially because I never actually took the bolt out of the brake pedal haha. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WestTNMan Posted November 12, 2015 I think the middle groove is to allow for a little extra grease and the two outside o rings are to keep water out and grease in. Mine is an '03 and was the same way. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bcssrmz250 My Rides (4) Posted November 12, 2015 Yea mine could've used some new grease. Glad when these things come up, otherwise she would've went back in dry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SGTGunner Posted November 13, 2015 Speaking of rear brake pedal bolts (since the op's question seems to have been answered) I'm rebuilding a 96 250 and have been having trouble getting mine out of the frame. There is no clip, pin or nut on the backside and the bolt won't spin within the pedal, but rotates as I move the pedal up and down. I wasn't for sure how the pedal was secured until seeing this picture. So, I ought to be able to tap it out from the inside right? It's the only pice left on the frame and the only thing standing between me and the sandblaster. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rpt50 Posted November 13, 2015 (edited) O rings go in outer grooves. Middle groove should be packed with a high quality waterproof grease. You need to repack the grease often to preserve the pedal action. The soft aluminum wears very rapidly when not greased, and the pedal action gets real sloppy. Edited November 13, 2015 by rpt50 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeaNCrumpets Posted November 13, 2015 Thanks for your reply. It makes sense what you're saying so I feel ALOT better. (Not so itchy ha) Cheers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bcssrmz250 My Rides (4) Posted November 13, 2015 Speaking of rear brake pedal bolts (since the op's question seems to have been answered) I'm rebuilding a 96 250 and have been having trouble getting mine out of the frame. There is no clip, pin or nut on the backside and the bolt won't spin within the pedal, but rotates as I move the pedal up and down. I wasn't for sure how the pedal was secured until seeing this picture. So, I ought to be able to tap it out from the inside right? It's the only pice left on the frame and the only thing standing between me and the sandblaster. Yea I would think with some PB blaster, whacking, and maybe a touch with a propane torch you should be able to free her up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeaNCrumpets Posted November 13, 2015 Speaking of rear brake pedal bolts (since the op's question seems to have been answered) I'm rebuilding a 96 250 and have been having trouble getting mine out of the frame. There is no clip, pin or nut on the backside and the bolt won't spin within the pedal, but rotates as I move the pedal up and down. I wasn't for sure how the pedal was secured until seeing this picture. So, I ought to be able to tap it out from the inside right? It's the only pice left on the frame and the only thing standing between me and the sandblaster. On mine the bolt is threaded to the frame so it wouldn't bash out from the inside, unless the the thread was stripped. Sounds like it's seized to your brake pedal perhaps? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SGTGunner Posted November 13, 2015 I burnt up a drill using an ez-out. Soaked it in pb blaster first. Haven't tried heat yet. If that won't work I'll try to drill in out with out screwing up the threads. Fingers crossed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SGTGunner Posted November 13, 2015 On mine the bolt is threaded to the frame so it wouldn't bash out from the inside, unless the the thread was stripped. Sounds like it's seized to your brake pedal perhaps? I guess so. Dang it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeaNCrumpets Posted November 13, 2015 I guess so. Dang it.Get a big ass socket it on it. Somethings gotta give. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
