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05-04-09, 09:15 PM | #1 |
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Best way to clean up brake pistons?
The brake pad pins on my Suzuki SV650SK6 were seized in so I was unable to replace the pads. I've ended up taken the callipers off and this has enabled me to get the pins free. While they're off I've decided to replace the seals and give the pistons a clean up.
Two things, anyone know where you can buy red rubber grease in London to coat the pistons and slider pins. Secondly, the Haynes reckons that the pistons must be replaced if any surface defects are present but the pistons were not leaking so I want advice on how best to clean them up. Here is a photo So far I've been using a non-scratch nylon scour pad but this is the best I've gotten. I think it is unrealistic for the pistons to be totally free of surface defects so I'm not keen on replacing them. |
05-04-09, 09:19 PM | #2 |
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Re: Best way to clean up pistons?
i was told to use metal polish on mine.
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05-04-09, 09:23 PM | #3 |
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Re: Best way to clean up pistons?
I was told (by S..S....) to use the cheapest supermarket own brand cream cleaner.
I was also told by someone else that you don't put any RRG on the pistons, only the seals. You must not get any RRG inside the hydraulic brake system i.e. inside the calipers. You should lube the pistons with brake fluid before inserting Where are your other 8 pistons? |
05-04-09, 09:23 PM | #4 |
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Re: Best way to clean up pistons?
Something like brake cleaner / parafin to clean the bulk of it off then autosol would work a treat at getting them spotless.
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05-04-09, 09:44 PM | #5 |
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Re: Best way to clean up pistons?
cheers fellas!
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05-04-09, 11:09 PM | #6 |
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06-04-09, 10:37 AM | #7 |
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Re: Best way to clean up brake pistons?
I used a bit of steel wool yesterday on my fronts.
I tried brake cleaner and tissue, but it didnt shift the dirty/rust type corrosion. I was worried about using steel wool but it didnt damage the surface and was smooth as when i used my lip to test |
06-04-09, 01:06 PM | #8 |
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Re: Best way to clean up brake pistons?
I'd heard it was a bad idea to lube the pistons with brake fluid as it crystallises and then ruins the seals?
I've probably got this wrong tho... |
06-04-09, 02:08 PM | #9 | |
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Re: Best way to clean up pistons?
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I do not use brake fluid on the pistons. I wipe a small amount of RRG around the walls. The seals will collect nearly all of this. I do not think it is a good idea to put brake fluid anywhere except into the reservoir, when exposed to air and water it turns into a wierd crystalline solid, this will cause dust seals to stick to pistons quickly in use, especially in winter. Might be OK to use when the seals have been RRG'd, but I don't see it doing any good either. And I don't like getting brake fluid on my fingers, so I don't bother.
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Re: Best way to clean up pistons?
Yes and a scotchbrite pad
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