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Old 29-08-19, 09:56 AM   #6
aesmith
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Default Re: AL7 brake pistons = stainless

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Originally Posted by glang View Post
unfortunately in my experience its not the pistons that go first but the caliper body corroding behind the seals so that they squeeze the piston and give the famous harder brake lever but also non-releasing brakes....
On my first SV all the pistons had to be scrapped due to corrosion under the chrome plate. The affected parts were near the end, where they're exposed as the pad wear down.
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