Baker hill low range

[Andyman]

Silly question for you Andy,

You do know the calipers are adjustable, correct? That would be 2 adjustments per caliper.

Yes I backed off adjusters, the problem is the pucks will not slide between the gap of the calipers to get them into there seats( transmission out). It was a challenge but I did start to undo the bolts that separate the calipers into sections to make the gap a little bigger but it was a real pain to get in there so stopped thinking this is ridiculous something is wrong for to have to do this. Maybe this is the only way but I will have to cut down a allen wrench to get in there? I hope the adjusters will back off so they do not bind on rotors.

I like the questions Jim thank you .

[Andyman]

Andy, i am a novice at best as Jim will tell you, but i just made pucks for my 7000 and you are right with size-5/16 (.3125) by 1.25". I bought a sheet 7.5" x 7.5" of medium brake material and drilled them out with 1 1/2" hole saw then ground them down to 1 1/4". They did not chip and with light pressure and constant movement i was able to get what i needed. You should be able to do what Jim said and adjust your screws out to allow your pucks to go in allowing for the extra 1/16, at least on the outer pucks.

I might have to do your way if taking caliper apart doesn't work, I thought about grinding mine down a bit also but thought they will chip up and not be able to take back for my refund of $80.00. I just didn't have much spare time to make myself so I bought new ones.

Much appreciate the time to tell me what to do Rick

[ARGOJIM]

A file on the caliper may be less damaging. If I remember correctly the gap was tighter on the bottom/side than from the top of opening, unless mine were ground/filed.

[Andyman]

A file on the caliper may be less damaging. If I remember correctly the gap was tighter on the bottom/side than from the top of opening, unless mine were ground/filed.

I will look at that when I get home, and bringing home my files.

[Andyman]

I was trying to find this thread and cracked up when I saw where I put it ooops
Thought it was in transmission thread area, maybe moderator could move it please.

I was able to unbolt caliper half's and was able to slide a puck in and they are cut too big od also to fit in there pocket. And my calipers are clean so not a problem there. Geeez somebody messed up on there tolerance on these.

[Andyman]

Low range works better than I thought , it handles the hills much better around here.

Can moderator please move this to proper forum? Thanks

[Andyman]

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Smiley has been put back to work and play. Everything seems to be working well, and the lower ratio really helps with the terrain I have in my yard. Pulled some trees out of the way with ease


Still need thread moved.... anyone out there?? . Mike would have fixed it for me by now