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21-02-09, 08:22 PM | #1 |
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Caliper Overhaul - No Bleedin Problem
Excuse the pun, I couldn't resist it.
Last weekend I stripped the front brakes only to find the winter salt had got behind the dust seals of the calipers. I ordered new pistons and ended up getting new seal kits as well as the seals that came with the new pistons were naff! Turned out I didn't need any of it. The old pistons cleaned up really well and the original seals were in A1 condition. I ordered 500g of Rubber Grease, so if anybody needs some and they can get to Waterlooville with a 35mm film pot and crosses my palm with some silver you are welcome to some. Anyway, I used a brake pipe clamp to stop all the fluid draining from the system, so I had no problem bleeding the brakes afterwards. Those of you with braided hose can't use a clamp. I put in some new GoldFren HH pads. These bedded in with a couple of miles, they seem to have good bite and stopping power for a cheap brand. All good for a while. I even found time to remove and strip the sidestand. Tim. |
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