Re: Back brake pistons (at wits end)
 

Yup. And also I think some of the oilboilers, so probably some Bandits too. But Busa is a good choice since they tend to see less winter miles etc.

Re: Back brake pistons (at wits end)
 

G Clamp much better than cable ties, that way you could use all the hydraulic pressure you need.

Re: Back brake pistons (at wits end)
 

Don't have a G clamp, so will have to make do with ties- will use 2 or 3 to reduce snapping/ensure there's enough holding power.

Mind you- then I've got to clean the b**ger! The salt that's in the seal grooves of just 1 piston could preserve a dead horse for a good month! Oh well- an SV owner's job is never done!

Re: Back brake pistons (at wits end)
 

I have just serviced my brakes and found that one of the sliding pins on the front was totally seized with salt. I sprayed GT85 down each side of the rubber and left for a couple of minutes. I then worked it out and out the rubber sleeve popped. The amount of salt in that one chamber was strange really as none of the others had any problem at all. Cleaned out the salt, red rubber greased the rubber sleeve and replaced it.

Re: Back brake pistons (at wits end)
 

Had a similar thing last week- DirtyDog kindly spent 5 hours helping me do my front calipers. One side wasn't too bad but the nearside caliper was in a right state. Again, 1 slider socket was really caked.

We also found with the pistons that 1 was really well stuck in there but the other wasn't so bad. I guess it's the front facing piston that gets the worst of it all.

Re: Back brake pistons (at wits end)
 

But then that calipers pistons were pretty knackered as well though good job i ahd my old calipers for some donor parts :smt003

Re: Back brake pistons (at wits end)
 

Too right! And the pad retaining pins! Hence I ordered a full set this week and still owe you a few beers, I reckon for all that!

Fortunately, at least one of the pistons so far isn't to done

Re: Back brake pistons (at wits end)
 

Stop dithering and get it sorted! :D

Re: Back brake pistons (at wits end)
 

Huzzah!

SECOND PISTON IS OUT.

I REPEAT.

SECOND PISTON IS OUT.

Now to clean the b*gg*r up!

Ah- so patience is a virtue.

Re: Back brake pistons (at wits end)
 

Tis done. All back together and the little bleeder's been bled!

Cheers for your advice guys.

the d