'08 KX65 front brake issues

[G22inSC]

I just had the fork seals replaced on my boy's new to him KX65. The brake pads needed replacing in a very bad way, not to mention I'm sure they have been coated in fork oil by the previous owner. I picked up a set of Tusk pads and tried to put everything back together this afternoon. Didn't go so well. I am not able to slide the wheel into place because there is not room for the brake disk. I pushed the piston back in but that is not the problem. There is a "raised" portion of the caliper itself that does not give enough clearance between that and the inside brake pad. How do I fix this?







Ideas? Is there something I'm missing here? Don't have a manual for this one.

[G22inSC]

I believe I have discovered my issue. The caliper does not "float" like it should. I guess tomorrow I will be trying to take it apart and alleviate that issue.

[G22inSC]

Success...the pins were "seized" within the caliper. Got it all back together and functioning correctly now.

[gsa102]

All disc calipers float on pins. They need cleaned and greased periodically, like you discovered.