Brake Caliper

[weedave]

Hi all, I was just wondering what is the best way of cleaning a caliper using what? Thanks!

[iano]

take it the caliper operating ok wd?

[weedave]

Originally Posted by iano

take it the caliper operating ok wd?

Yeah it's ok just needs a good clean. Also what is best for the pistons?

[iano]

when had mine apart: cleaned pistons with white spirit + changed seals now hear others say use brake fluid to lube/clean pistons, applied copper ease rear of pads and pin - now no brake squeal. Best thing changed rubber type hose to braided metal: got an old bike. Had loads of trouble bleeding the system got there eventually by taking off caliper (jamming spanner head to stop pads closing) so it was higher than reservoir, seemed to move trapped air.

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[weedave]

Originally Posted by iano

when had mine apart: cleaned pistons with white spirit + changed seals now hear others say use brake fluid to lube/clean pistons, applied copper ease rear of pads and pin - now no brake squeal. Best thing changed rubber type hose to braided metal: got an old bike. Had loads of trouble bleeding the system got there eventually by taking off caliper (jamming spanner head to stop pads closing) so it was higher than reservoir, seemed to move trapped air.

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Arrghhhh! Damn caliper wont come off now - bolts have seized And to top it off I have a slow puncture! Damn scooter!!!

[Rumply]

Originally Posted by weedave

Hi all, I was just wondering what is the best way of cleaning a caliper using what? Thanks!

Go get yourself some "Gunk" one of the best degreasers out there, halfords & motosave sell it.

Get yourself a toothbrush and attack it with the Gunk.

As for stuck bolts, spray with WD40 and leave for a bit, repeat, then will power, big hammer and a spanner.

Cheers
Rump

[Fr Dougal]

After all the snow, grit, salt, crap etc on the roads, decided to clean the VFR brake calipers yesterday. Front were pretty okay but the rear caliper/piston's were fairly crudded up. Got them cleaned up pretty good and the pistons came out spotless. (I didn't dismantle them, just cleaned them up while still connected so no bleeding required)

I used Holts brake cleaner with a toothbrush and then GT85 which has a solvent, which evaporates, but leaves a coating of dry lubricant.











Sliders were moving very freely so I didn't need to interfere with them

[Rerb]

Looks a fair advert for gt85 and an old colgate thingy

I did the rear on mine last week, no where near as crapped up. Must say thanks to the CD200's sterling work this winter gone