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almarconi
The hardest part of the entire job is getting the snap ring out of the MC. Once you get this out everything just falls out. Clean it up and replace the parts..your done. Caliper rebuilding is also pretty easy..the hardest part is inserting the piston in the bore. Take your time and go slow because if the piston is not square in the bore and you remove it you'll more than likely tear the seal. I used a socket and a vise to press the piston in.
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Originally posted by almarconi View PostThe hardest part of the entire job is getting the snap ring out of the MC. Once you get this out everything just falls out. Clean it up and replace the parts..your done. Caliper rebuilding is also pretty easy..the hardest part is inserting the piston in the bore. Take your time and go slow because if the piston is not square in the bore and you remove it you'll more than likely tear the seal. I used a socket and a vise to press the piston in.
Biggest issue with rebuilding brake systems seems to be getting the master cylinder primed so it will pump. A brake bleeder vacuum pump really helps here. And don't forget to grease the sliding caliper pins with high temp caliper grease - available from better auto parts stores.Ed
To measure is to know.
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almarconi
Piston needs to push in with finger effort or something is wrong
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Originally posted by almarconi View PostThat ain't happening on my calipers unless you have fingers like a hydraulic press. With new pistons and seals there is no way I would have the strength to push the piston in until it bottoms in the bores. The MC piston can be put in with finger pressure but not the calipers.Ed
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boathead
Originally posted by almarconi View PostThe hardest part of the entire job is getting the snap ring out of the MC. Once you get this out everything just falls out. Clean it up and replace the parts..your done. Caliper rebuilding is also pretty easy..the hardest part is inserting the piston in the bore. Take your time and go slow because if the piston is not square in the bore and you remove it you'll more than likely tear the seal. I used a socket and a vise to press the piston in.
is this where i start? and how to get that rubber out so i can at least see what i am dealing with with the snap ring?
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almarconi
Sounds like something is wrong. Not that I'm an expert or anything, but I've done the calipers on about half a dozen bikes and I've never experienced what you are saying. Did you lube the piston and seals with brake fluid before you installed the piston?
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