Caliper rebuild - how? - Page 2 - SV650.org

maviczap · 14-03-14, 09:47 PM

Yes

15-03-14, 07:12 AM

All received mate thanks a lot.

maviczap · 15-03-14, 09:38 AM

Cool

15-03-14, 07:49 PM

Hey folks, thanks for the replies. Please excuse the delay, but I normally get email notifications to say when there are replies but not this time.

Bibio, I really appreciate the offer mate. I'm not free on Sunday unfortunately, but if you are good to enough to do that another time I'd appreciate it. I'm quite embarrassed by the nick of my bike, but figure I will use it this summer as it is and spend the winter doing it up...

15-03-14, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maviczap

PM me you email & I'l send you the Suzuki PDF for servicing the caliper

Done. Thanks mate!

18-03-14, 02:10 PM

Going to be giving this a bash tomorrow. Decided to get new bleed valves. Should I use anything on the thread? Eg. thread lock or anything like that??

18-03-14, 03:32 PM

If you use anything on the thread, be careful that nothing reaches the brake fluid.

maviczap · 18-03-14, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PuggledPrune

Going to be giving this a bash tomorrow. Decided to get new bleed valves. Should I use anything on the thread? Eg. thread lock or anything like that??

You shouldn't need anything on the bleed valves, certainly no thread lock, they're bad enough at getting stuck without adding any complication.

I replaced mine with stainless ones, but its not 100% necessary

Bibio · 18-03-14, 04:32 PM

tip 1. crack the bleed nipple loose with a socket first then nip it lightly back up.

tip 2. use a dremmil and brass/plastic disc brush + autosol to clean the seal recesses out.

tip 3. use a smear of red rubber grease to put everything back together. i rub the RRG well into the seals before putting them in. do not use to much RRG. do not under any circumstances use brake fluid on the seals. the reason the seals burger up is due to furring behind the seals and brake fluid cases the furring.

tip 4. depending on if you know which way to wind PTFE (plumbers tape) then i would advise you to wrap the threads of the bleed nipples making sure that you leave the bleed holes clear with PTFE tape. this serves two purposes. 1. it gives a better seal for bleeding. 2. the nipples wont ever seize.

muzikill · 18-03-14, 06:35 PM

I replaced mine with stainless as the oem looked like bakelite!

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14-03-14, 09:47 PM	#11
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15-03-14, 07:12 AM	#12
TheRuffellator Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Caliper rebuild - how? All received mate thanks a lot.

15-03-14, 09:38 AM	#13
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Caliper rebuild - how? Cool __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

15-03-14, 07:49 PM	#14
PuggledPrune Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Caliper rebuild - how? Hey folks, thanks for the replies. Please excuse the delay, but I normally get email notifications to say when there are replies but not this time. Bibio, I really appreciate the offer mate. I'm not free on Sunday unfortunately, but if you are good to enough to do that another time I'd appreciate it. I'm quite embarrassed by the nick of my bike, but figure I will use it this summer as it is and spend the winter doing it up...

18-03-14, 02:10 PM	#16
PuggledPrune Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Caliper rebuild - how? Going to be giving this a bash tomorrow. Decided to get new bleed valves. Should I use anything on the thread? Eg. thread lock or anything like that??

18-03-14, 03:32 PM	#17
Vinc Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Caliper rebuild - how? If you use anything on the thread, be careful that nothing reaches the brake fluid.

18-03-14, 04:32 PM	#19
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,552	Re: Caliper rebuild - how? tip 1. crack the bleed nipple loose with a socket first then nip it lightly back up. tip 2. use a dremmil and brass/plastic disc brush + autosol to clean the seal recesses out. tip 3. use a smear of red rubber grease to put everything back together. i rub the RRG well into the seals before putting them in. do not use to much RRG. do not under any circumstances use brake fluid on the seals. the reason the seals burger up is due to furring behind the seals and brake fluid cases the furring. tip 4. depending on if you know which way to wind PTFE (plumbers tape) then i would advise you to wrap the threads of the bleed nipples making sure that you leave the bleed holes clear with PTFE tape. this serves two purposes. 1. it gives a better seal for bleeding. 2. the nipples wont ever seize. Last edited by Bibio; 19-03-14 at 04:46 AM.

18-03-14, 06:35 PM	#20
muzikill Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dunfermline Posts: 1,712	Re: Caliper rebuild - how? I replaced mine with stainless as the oem looked like bakelite! Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk __________________ Learn to maintain your bike, take it apart, rebuild the engine & more (using better bolts ), drop it & fix it again! K3 Job c.v: Engine:remove/split/rebuild/refit. Replace:Gearbox,Fuel pump,Gaskets. Piston clean,rings. Overhaul:Throttle body,Injectors,Brakes,Forks. Remove/refit:Exhaust,Radiator,Oil cooler,Throttle,Air filter,Tank. Replace: Oil,Coolant,grease,brake hoses & bleed.

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