6600 caliper - spring popped out

TanukiRider
TanukiRider Posts: 444
edited June 2013 in Workshop
Stripping down a bike the other evening, and the spring popped out of my rear caliper - 6600 Ultegra. Can anyone tell me how I get the bloody thing back in?? :?

Excuse my ignorance folks, im new to the world of dDIY mechanics, but Im getting there with the help of the good folk of this forum! :D
Scott Addict R3
Boardman CX 2014

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  • ed_j
    ed_j Posts: 335
    Look at the other one!
    Principia RSL
    Giant XTC 26"
  • TanukiRider
    TanukiRider Posts: 444
    Er, yeah, done that. I can see how its supposed to look. What I cant seem to do is bend the arms apart to get the spring back in. Sorry, perhaps I didnt make my original post very clear!
    Scott Addict R3
    Boardman CX 2014
  • shadow4532
    shadow4532 Posts: 133
    6600_zps7ef81c8a.png
    found the tech doc for you so you can see how it comes apart.
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  • TanukiRider
    TanukiRider Posts: 444
    Thanks, thats great. Does it need to be taken apart to put the spring back in?
    Scott Addict R3
    Boardman CX 2014
  • shadow4532
    shadow4532 Posts: 133
    its as good an excuse to take it apart clean it and regrease it as any
    GIANT PROPEL SL1 for racing and posing
    TREK 2.5 training and commuting
    GIANT REVEL 1 LTD for when it gets all snowy
  • TanukiRider
    TanukiRider Posts: 444
    Yeah I guess so, could probably do with it. Thanks for that anyway, also managed to find the service document via the same link :)
    Scott Addict R3
    Boardman CX 2014
  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    Undo the QR on the calliper and pop the cable out of on of the stops to give plenty of slack in the cable and then push the spring back in whilst gripping it with pliers.
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • TanukiRider
    TanukiRider Posts: 444
    Grand job, cheers redvee, much appreciated :)
    Scott Addict R3
    Boardman CX 2014
  • TanukiRider
    TanukiRider Posts: 444
    All sorted! Thanks alot for your advice folks, much appreciated :D
    Scott Addict R3
    Boardman CX 2014

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