Disassembling front brake caliper

I have an oversize Braking front rotor that I'm trying to install on my 2000 KX250. I need to install a new caliper holder that came with the rotor.

I have the caliper off the bike and I've removed the pads and springs. The service manual now says to "remove the caliper holder, shaft rubber friction boot and cover."

The caliper holder is connected to the caliper in 2 places by "pins" - like bolts without threads (well, only threaded at the end). One of the pins is threaded into the caliper and the other is threaded into the caliper holder.

Should I be able to just slide the caliper holder off the pin threaded into the caliper? Or is there more to it than that? It seems that there must be something more holding the caliper holder to the caliper (like a nut) but I don't see it and the part diagram isn't much help.

It doesn't want to come off and I don't want to force it for fear that I'm overlooking something.

Any advice?

Thanks! Mark

I have the pin out that holds the pads at one end. The holder just doesn't want to come off. I'm wondering if the pins are corroded. I've put it a clamp and tried to knock off the holder with a hammer - but no luck.

I'm going to take it to a local motorcycle shop today and see where I'm going wrong. I think it's probably just stuck on from 4 years of no maintenance.

When I get it apart, I'm going to clean it well and replace the pads and any seals or other parts that look suspect.

Thanks for the help!

I took the caliper to Proline Motorsports and they used a press to get the pieces apart. Ended up that one of the pins is badly rusted and was stuck.

Best part is they didn't even charge me. :yeehaw:

Thanks for all the help! Mark