caliper seal replacement - SV650.org

Kirkybhoy · 28-02-17, 10:11 AM

Need to replace the seals on the front calipers, can I do this without disconnecting the caliper from the hose ?
What should I be checking for

( hate working on brakes )

maviczap · 28-02-17, 10:40 AM

No, you need to take them off.

Clean the pistons & seal grooves, lubricate with red rubber grease. Lubricate the pad pins & the other sliding pins

Plenty of threads on here about servicing brakes

aesmith · 28-02-17, 03:25 PM

Check there are no pits or other damage on the pistons.

Blapper · 28-02-17, 05:32 PM

If you hate working on brakes, do it right. Complete strip, clean, understand what you are doing and do it yearly if you do high mileage or every two if you don't ride in rain/salt. Like maviczap said, lots of good threads on here about brakes. When you have done it once and right, next time it will be quick and you will carefully re-use the same seals.

650 · 01-03-17, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kirkybhoy

Need to replace the seals on the front calipers, can I do this without disconnecting the caliper from the hose ?
What should I be checking for

( hate working on brakes )

Follow this guide I created for the VFR750. It'll be identical on your bike if you have the 650 as they also have sliding calipers.

Very similar if you have the 1000.

Very easy job. Fill your boots:

http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/index.p...iper-overhaul/

Kirkybhoy · 01-03-17, 10:41 PM

Thanks all. New seals on order

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Kirkybhoy · 12-03-17, 01:12 AM

well that was interesting ? new piston required as one was damaged during removal... well & truly stuck in the caliper... new one arrived seals fitted piston replaced. rebuilt brakes bled... hopefully...now time to get back on.

hope I can remember how to ride it... seems like ages since I put it away for winter .

Blapper · 12-03-17, 12:27 PM

Argh! I should have warned you to pump the pistons out with the lever before taking them off...

I did the same thing myself.

Kirkybhoy · 12-03-17, 06:53 PM

Tried pumping piston out but it would only move about 1/4 way out. Eventually bit the bullet. Need to bleed brake again though as the lever has too much movement...

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Red ones · 12-03-17, 08:01 PM

Try cable tying the lever hard back to the bar overnight. Sometimes it helps release a bit of air and saves you bleeding again and it costs no time as it's overnight.

28-02-17, 10:11 AM	#1
Kirkybhoy Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fife Posts: 205	caliper seal replacement Need to replace the seals on the front calipers, can I do this without disconnecting the caliper from the hose ? What should I be checking for ( hate working on brakes ) __________________ The World Is Full Of Kings & Queens Who Blind Your Eyes & Steal Your Dreams..

28-02-17, 10:40 AM	#2
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	Re: caliper seal replacement No, you need to take them off. Clean the pistons & seal grooves, lubricate with red rubber grease. Lubricate the pad pins & the other sliding pins Plenty of threads on here about servicing brakes __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

28-02-17, 03:25 PM	#3
aesmith Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 966	Re: caliper seal replacement Check there are no pits or other damage on the pistons.

28-02-17, 05:32 PM	#4
Blapper Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Rochester,Kent. Posts: 824	Re: caliper seal replacement If you hate working on brakes, do it right. Complete strip, clean, understand what you are doing and do it yearly if you do high mileage or every two if you don't ride in rain/salt. Like maviczap said, lots of good threads on here about brakes. When you have done it once and right, next time it will be quick and you will carefully re-use the same seals.

01-03-17, 10:41 PM	#6
Kirkybhoy Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fife Posts: 205	Re: caliper seal replacement Thanks all. New seals on order Sent from my XT1032 using Tapatalk __________________ The World Is Full Of Kings & Queens Who Blind Your Eyes & Steal Your Dreams..

12-03-17, 01:12 AM	#7
Kirkybhoy Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fife Posts: 205	Re: caliper seal replacement well that was interesting ? new piston required as one was damaged during removal... well & truly stuck in the caliper... new one arrived seals fitted piston replaced. rebuilt brakes bled... hopefully...now time to get back on. hope I can remember how to ride it... seems like ages since I put it away for winter . __________________ The World Is Full Of Kings & Queens Who Blind Your Eyes & Steal Your Dreams..

12-03-17, 12:27 PM	#8
Blapper Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Rochester,Kent. Posts: 824	Re: caliper seal replacement Argh! I should have warned you to pump the pistons out with the lever before taking them off... I did the same thing myself.

12-03-17, 06:53 PM	#9
Kirkybhoy Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fife Posts: 205	Re: caliper seal replacement Tried pumping piston out but it would only move about 1/4 way out. Eventually bit the bullet. Need to bleed brake again though as the lever has too much movement... Sent from my XT1032 using Tapatalk __________________ The World Is Full Of Kings & Queens Who Blind Your Eyes & Steal Your Dreams..

12-03-17, 08:01 PM	#10
Red ones Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 1,422	Re: caliper seal replacement Try cable tying the lever hard back to the bar overnight. Sometimes it helps release a bit of air and saves you bleeding again and it costs no time as it's overnight.

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