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Dangerous Dave 18-11-08 02:47 PM
Re: Rebuilding calipers?
 
Sealey VS1806 - Motorcycle brake piston removal pliers, they cost around £10 now I think.

Sid Squid 18-11-08 02:47 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ceri JC (Post 1688876)
Forgive my ignorance, but are the sliders the bits of the caliper that the pads slide forwards and backwards on? E.G. The male bit that goes through the holes on either end of the pad (well, 2 on one pad, 1 on the other).
The large diameter pin on which the upper end of the inner pads sits often has a notch worn into it by the pad, that's not a problem really as it's easily fixed - run weld into it and grind/file back to size. What I was referring to is the interface between the caliper bracket - that allows the caliper to slide side to side - and the caliper body, the holes in the aluminium of the caliper body wear oval, and that's wear that isn't easily addressed.

Ceri JC 18-11-08 02:58 PM
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Thanks SS, I'll look for that before starting the rebuild.

Edit: Ta DD, I'll have a look for a set as there's a pretty comprehensively stocked Halfords near me.

Dangerous Dave 18-11-08 03:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ceri JC (Post 1689152)
Edit: Ta DD, I'll have a look for a set as there's a pretty comprehensively stocked Halfords near me.
Anytime

Dave20046 05-03-09 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Barty_b0y (Post 754915)

either that or 600 wet and dry and clean them up once clean grease well with rubber grease
( this type of grease doesn`t degrade the seals any ;) )
Does copper grease?

arcdef 05-03-09 07:44 PM
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i wouldnt put copper grease around your seals, just stick with red rubber grease and youll be fine

maviczap 05-03-09 07:56 PM
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Wemoto also do a complete rebuild kit for each caliper, plus I think you get a tub of red rubber grease with the kit. Stainless pistons too included in the kit i think
Don't know how their prices compare with Fowlers, but their service is great.

http://www.wemoto.com/

yorkie_chris 05-03-09 09:39 PM
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Don't use copper grease on seals.

Dave20046 06-03-09 12:20 AM
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Originally Posted by yorkie_chris (Post 1810539)
Don't use copper grease on seals.
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Dave20046 06-03-09 01:00 PM
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is it going to be an issue?

yorkie_chris 06-03-09 05:21 PM
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Yes.

Dave20046 06-03-09 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by yorkie_chris (Post 1811500)
Yes.
in what way?
I'm also struggling bleeding the system.

Dave20046 06-03-09 06:18 PM
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Think I just got my answer, swells the seals.

yorkie_chris 06-03-09 09:35 PM
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Indeed, will cause them to stick and you can't get them back from that state. New seal kit.

You might get away with it if you clean them off now.

Dave20046 06-03-09 10:33 PM
Re: Rebuilding calipers?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by yorkie_chris (Post 1811893)
Indeed, will cause them to stick and you can't get them back from that state. New seal kit.

You might get away with it if you clean them off now.
Will do it was just the dust seal and the piston that got it on. wish it had of been well documented I just thought people didn't recommend it cause it wasn;t as good as red rubber grease. I've got bigger troubles right now :(


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