Rebuilding calipers?

Sealey VS1806 - Motorcycle brake piston removal pliers, they cost around £10 now I think.

[Sid Squid]

Originally Posted by Ceri JC

Forgive my ignorance, but are the sliders the bits of the caliper that the pads slide forwards and backwards on? E.G. The male bit that goes through the holes on either end of the pad (well, 2 on one pad, 1 on the other).

The large diameter pin on which the upper end of the inner pads sits often has a notch worn into it by the pad, that's not a problem really as it's easily fixed - run weld into it and grind/file back to size. What I was referring to is the interface between the caliper bracket - that allows the caliper to slide side to side - and the caliper body, the holes in the aluminium of the caliper body wear oval, and that's wear that isn't easily addressed.

Thanks SS, I'll look for that before starting the rebuild.

Edit: Ta DD, I'll have a look for a set as there's a pretty comprehensively stocked Halfords near me.

Originally Posted by Ceri JC

Edit: Ta DD, I'll have a look for a set as there's a pretty comprehensively stocked Halfords near me.

Anytime

[Dave20046]

Originally Posted by Barty_b0y

either that or 600 wet and dry and clean them up once clean grease well with rubber grease
( this type of grease doesn`t degrade the seals any )

Does copper grease?

i wouldnt put copper grease around your seals, just stick with red rubber grease and youll be fine

[maviczap]

Wemoto also do a complete rebuild kit for each caliper, plus I think you get a tub of red rubber grease with the kit. Stainless pistons too included in the kit i think
Don't know how their prices compare with Fowlers, but their service is great.

http://www.wemoto.com/

[yorkie_chris]

Don't use copper grease on seals.

[Dave20046]

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Don't use copper grease on seals.

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[Dave20046]

is it going to be an issue?