Finally getting around to the final stages of my CB200 build, and I ran into a BIG problem. After changing the handle bars out my front brake is frozen!! at first i thought it may be the cable, but after further inspection I realized the the front brake caliper is siezed. Is there a way to rebuild the brake caliper or should i just go out and find a new (ebay) one??
CB200 Front Brake issues
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I have tried a few things to getthis brake working to no avail!!!
First thing was to buy a new cable, when I replaced it i can see that the brake arm is moving but it is not engaging the brake pad therefore it is not stopping the front wheel. I am not sure what the problem is, but if there is anyone out there that has ANY experience with a manual front caliper that can help me out I would greatly appreciate it! This is the last thing that needs to be fixed befoer I can get this bike on the road.
thanks for the help
First thing was to buy a new cable, when I replaced it i can see that the brake arm is moving but it is not engaging the brake pad therefore it is not stopping the front wheel. I am not sure what the problem is, but if there is anyone out there that has ANY experience with a manual front caliper that can help me out I would greatly appreciate it! This is the last thing that needs to be fixed befoer I can get this bike on the road.
thanks for the help
That cable-operated disk brake is one of the worst features Honda ever came up with, and I am a Honda man!
One of my projects is a CB200 that had the same problem. The poor 'lil CB had been sitting outside for 10+ years.
To resolve that problem I acquired a front wheel from a CL200. It utilizes a dual-leading shoe front brake.
Granted the CL200 was produced for only one year, but there are still wheels/drums on ebay.
Got new spokes ordered and already have a new rim. Now to just get that front hub cleaned up. ;D
One more thing, you'll have to have a CL fork lower; they are on ebay too.
Of course if you are restoring her to original then this post will self-destruct in 5 seconds.
Good luck with your project and keep us posted.
One of my projects is a CB200 that had the same problem. The poor 'lil CB had been sitting outside for 10+ years.
To resolve that problem I acquired a front wheel from a CL200. It utilizes a dual-leading shoe front brake.
Granted the CL200 was produced for only one year, but there are still wheels/drums on ebay.
Got new spokes ordered and already have a new rim. Now to just get that front hub cleaned up. ;D
One more thing, you'll have to have a CL fork lower; they are on ebay too.
Of course if you are restoring her to original then this post will self-destruct in 5 seconds.
Good luck with your project and keep us posted.
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Would a 1968 CL160 have front wheel work? If so parts like spokes brake pads still avail? As well I found a CL160. Full bike all is there. All I need is the front wheel if someone wants the bike. Its $350 canadian. Needs lots of work but its all there.
Anyone interested?
Anyone interested?