I've got the front end Bug!! Help! - Page 4 - SV650.org

08-02-08, 02:08 PM

As for your brakelines, SV and GSXR will both fit. The SV ones may be a little longer as the GSXR forks are shorter.

northwind · 08-02-08, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Oh yeah if you use compressed air, then close the bleed nipple, brake fluid doesn't taste right nice. And keep your thumbs out of the way, there can be quite a bit of energy in that air mass behind the piston.

Also your face- the first time I did this, the calipers I was working on were pretty stuck- so when the first pot came out it went the entire length of the garden. The second pot, I decided to aim at the ground- it went about 4 inches into the ground

So now, I always aim them at a bucket of water for a safe and gentle catch. I do tend to get a bit wet though...

Rich · 08-02-08, 09:55 PM

Thanks for all the help guys but i tried pumping them out and got to 80psi and chickened out

. So i decided on another method using one of these

They fitted perfect, put it in tighten up and pull as hard as bugery with grips and they all come out.

Still cleaning them ready for re-spray, bloody brake dust is cemented to the damb things.

yorkie_chris · 08-02-08, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 1RichSV650

got to 80psi and chickened out

.

That's some stubborn pistons lol

phil24_7 · 09-02-08, 05:24 AM

Is there any good guides to servicing your own brakes?

When I get my R6 Master cylinder and braided lines I think I'm gonna overhaul my calipers but I'm not sure where to start!

Rich · 09-02-08, 12:19 PM

Well i finally got the calipers in pieces ready for a new spray job. Masked off all the important bits and wet and dry sandpapered all over. Started with the grey primer already, it's going to take most of the weekend to finish the job. Thin coats are better, i found that out the hard way a few times

. I've got some laquer left over from another job it's meant for body work really, can anyone tell me if it'll do for my calipers? Do they heat up alot under braking?

Heres some piccys to keep you all interested.

Rich · 09-02-08, 05:05 PM

Painting update!! Pictures

Grey Yoke ready for first coat of black, exciting aint it.

Now thats looking abit better, no real blemishes so far. Lets hope it stays that way

A few more coats to go on yet but starting to look good already. I'm well chuffed

yorkie_chris · 09-02-08, 05:10 PM

Nice job mate, but shouldn't they be black?

Rich · 09-02-08, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Nice job mate, but shouldn't they be black?

What the calipers? They were gold to start with and i love them like that so i'm keeping them that way. Goldddd

yorkie_chris · 09-02-08, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 1RichSV650

Chaaaaav

08-02-08, 02:08 PM	#31
Dangerous Dave Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I've got the front end Bug!! Help!! As for your brakelines, SV and GSXR will both fit. The SV ones may be a little longer as the GSXR forks are shorter.

08-02-08, 09:55 PM	#33
Rich Member Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,089	Re: I've got the front end Bug!! Help!! Thanks for all the help guys but i tried pumping them out and got to 80psi and chickened out . So i decided on another method using one of these They fitted perfect, put it in tighten up and pull as hard as bugery with grips and they all come out. Still cleaning them ready for re-spray, bloody brake dust is cemented to the damb things. __________________ RIP Hovis - Unlucky Boyo

09-02-08, 05:24 AM	#35
phil24_7 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Plymouth, England Posts: 3,787	Re: I've got the front end Bug!! Help!! Is there any good guides to servicing your own brakes? When I get my R6 Master cylinder and braided lines I think I'm gonna overhaul my calipers but I'm not sure where to start! __________________ Phil I'm not here for a long time, I'm here for a good time! Blue SV650 K3, GSX-R K5 front end, TL1000S clip-ons, lower fairings, seat cowl, gel seat, Pyramid undertray, R&G crash bungs, stainless steel bar ends, full titanium Akrapovic exhaust, Power Commander, clear rear light, flush mount front indys, mini rear indys, Autocom 300 duo intercom, Acumen cat 1 alarm and Micheline Pilot Power 2ct's.

09-02-08, 12:19 PM	#36
Rich Member Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,089	Re: I've got the front end Bug!! Help!! Well i finally got the calipers in pieces ready for a new spray job. Masked off all the important bits and wet and dry sandpapered all over. Started with the grey primer already, it's going to take most of the weekend to finish the job. Thin coats are better, i found that out the hard way a few times . I've got some laquer left over from another job it's meant for body work really, can anyone tell me if it'll do for my calipers? Do they heat up alot under braking? Heres some piccys to keep you all interested. __________________ RIP Hovis - Unlucky Boyo

09-02-08, 05:05 PM	#37
Rich Member Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,089	Re: I've got the front end Bug!! Help!! Painting update!! Pictures Grey Yoke ready for first coat of black, exciting aint it. Now thats looking abit better, no real blemishes so far. Lets hope it stays that way A few more coats to go on yet but starting to look good already. I'm well chuffed __________________ RIP Hovis - Unlucky Boyo

09-02-08, 05:10 PM	#38
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: I've got the front end Bug!! Help!! Nice job mate, but shouldn't they be black? __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

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