Can I put calipers in the Dishwasher? - SV650.org

Stu · 17-02-10, 07:24 PM

I've done a pretty good job I think of cleaning them with green scourer, electric toothbrush, cream cleaner & plastic toothpicks. Just thought running them through the dishwasher could only help?

Thanks

fastdruid · 17-02-10, 07:26 PM

Yes, Just make sure the missus isn't looking and don't put them in with the best china.

Druid

maviczap · 17-02-10, 07:27 PM

I wouldn't think so, as the salt used to soften the water wouln't do them any good?

Just a wild guess Stu

fastdruid · 17-02-10, 07:33 PM

Never put aluminium pots and pans in a dishwasher then?

Druid

dizzyblonde · 17-02-10, 07:35 PM

And dry them off in a warm oven,

That YC...it were him that made me do it!

maviczap · 17-02-10, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastdruid

Never put aluminium pots and pans in a dishwasher then?

Druid

Na got stainless steel pots

17-02-10, 09:43 PM

yup and a hairdryer is good for drying them out as well. but didnt go down to well when i put it back covered in grease. doh!

Stu · 18-02-10, 12:33 AM

Well I wasn't overly impressed with how the calipers came out. not magically clean, but no damage that I can see, so I guess it helped.
The pistons improved somewhat, ready for polishing with autosol in the morning. There's one of the 12 that I really should replace, but meh, the pads are worn so hope most of the damage will protrude from the seals.

So what happens when you service your bike at a dealer or any garage - what do they do to the calipers? just replace them with new? I can't see them going to all this time & effort.

fastdruid · 18-02-10, 12:42 AM

What are they? Tokico 6 pots? I've got an entire set of 12 steel pistons for them somewhere. I may even have 12 aluminium teflon coated ones as well. If you're interested I'll have a rummage in the garage at the w/e.

Druid

Stu · 18-02-10, 12:50 AM

Yup Tokico 6 pots for the ZX6R, 7R, 9R etc. I've actually got another set in the garage as well I took off my 7R for Hayabusa pistons, that are probably only worth robbing parts off.

But that's very kind of you

What are the teflon aluminium ones like compared to my (presumably) chromed steel ones? Is there any benefit if the steel ones are in good condition?

17-02-10, 07:24 PM	#1
Stu Trinity Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Guildford Posts: 8,027	Can I put calipers in the Dishwasher? I've done a pretty good job I think of cleaning them with green scourer, electric toothbrush, cream cleaner & plastic toothpicks. Just thought running them through the dishwasher could only help? Thanks

17-02-10, 07:26 PM	#2
fastdruid Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: W Mids Posts: 2,037	Re: Can I put calipers in the Dishwasher? Yes, Just make sure the missus isn't looking and don't put them in with the best china. Druid __________________ '00 SV700S - '94 RVF400R - '97 RVF400R - '88 VFR750F

17-02-10, 07:27 PM	#3
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Can I put calipers in the Dishwasher? I wouldn't think so, as the salt used to soften the water wouln't do them any good? Just a wild guess Stu __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

17-02-10, 07:33 PM	#4
fastdruid Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: W Mids Posts: 2,037	Re: Can I put calipers in the Dishwasher? Never put aluminium pots and pans in a dishwasher then? Druid __________________ '00 SV700S - '94 RVF400R - '97 RVF400R - '88 VFR750F

17-02-10, 07:35 PM	#5
dizzyblonde Da Cake Boss Mega Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a flying Horse Posts: 9,992	Re: Can I put calipers in the Dishwasher? And dry them off in a warm oven, That YC...it were him that made me do it! __________________ Suzy, yellow 2001 SVS. Kitty, V-Raptor 1000, ZZR1400<<its my bike now Pegasus! Hovis 13.8.75-3.10.09 Reeder 20.7.88-21.3.12

17-02-10, 09:43 PM	#7
AndyBrad Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Can I put calipers in the Dishwasher? yup and a hairdryer is good for drying them out as well. but didnt go down to well when i put it back covered in grease. doh!

18-02-10, 12:33 AM	#8
Stu Trinity Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Guildford Posts: 8,027	Re: Can I put calipers in the Dishwasher? Well I wasn't overly impressed with how the calipers came out. not magically clean, but no damage that I can see, so I guess it helped. The pistons improved somewhat, ready for polishing with autosol in the morning. There's one of the 12 that I really should replace, but meh, the pads are worn so hope most of the damage will protrude from the seals. So what happens when you service your bike at a dealer or any garage - what do they do to the calipers? just replace them with new? I can't see them going to all this time & effort.

18-02-10, 12:42 AM	#9
fastdruid Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: W Mids Posts: 2,037	Re: Can I put calipers in the Dishwasher? What are they? Tokico 6 pots? I've got an entire set of 12 steel pistons for them somewhere. I may even have 12 aluminium teflon coated ones as well. If you're interested I'll have a rummage in the garage at the w/e. Druid __________________ '00 SV700S - '94 RVF400R - '97 RVF400R - '88 VFR750F

18-02-10, 12:50 AM	#10
Stu Trinity Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Guildford Posts: 8,027	Re: Can I put calipers in the Dishwasher? Yup Tokico 6 pots for the ZX6R, 7R, 9R etc. I've actually got another set in the garage as well I took off my 7R for Hayabusa pistons, that are probably only worth robbing parts off. But that's very kind of you What are the teflon aluminium ones like compared to my (presumably) chromed steel ones? Is there any benefit if the steel ones are in good condition?

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