font caliper rebuild kit

[hampshirehog]

Extremely dumb idea to run the bike with that pitted piston. I'm not surprised that guy rides a Harley.

When, not if, it starts to leak, the brake pads will get soaked in fluid thus damaging them...and then your body may get damaged as well.

Though if they fail when you're attempting to brake (attempting because you won't be able to brake) you won't even get the chance to see if the pads are soaked in fluid. $50 is roughly £30 - I value my body a tad more than the price of a curry night.

[whiterabbitt]

so will it be more cost effective rebuild this caliper or replace it with another unit with better parts availability? will the 1000 units fit my rotors and forks? if they will whats a used unit cost (average)?

if it was just $50 no problem but once you figure in the other stuff it easily becomes $100+, and I dont exactly have a lot of disposable income.

[whiterabbitt]

If it matters to anybody else the Piston Set (part number 59100-45813) at http://www.partshark.com/fiche_secti...1977&fveh=2133 is a complete rebuild kit that includes a new piston and ALL the right rubber components necessary for one caliper.

if I would have known that beforehand I wouldnt have spent the money on O-rings (59111-45001 not right anyway by the way)and dust covers(59312-45000 those were right) too, as they were in the set but not listed in the descriptions, even the rep I talked to didnt know.

I hope partshark has a good return policy.

[hikermikem]

If it matters to anybody else the Piston Set (part number 59100-45813) at http://www.partshark.com/fiche_secti...1977&fveh=2133 is a complete rebuild kit that includes a new piston and ALL the right rubber components necessary for one caliper.

if I would have known that beforehand I wouldnt have spent the money on O-rings (59111-45001 not right anyway by the way)and dust covers(59312-45000 those were right) too, as they were in the set but not listed in the descriptions, even the rep I talked to didnt know.

I hope partshark has a good return policy.

Sorry I didn't make it clearer when i sent you the part number:

I believe you want a piston cup set, which I think is this p/n for your B model 750:

59100-45813

Check it here at PartShark:

http://www.partshark.com/fiche_section_detail.asp?section=94692&category=Mo torcycles&make=SUZUKI&year=1977&fveh=2133

Best to call them & verify the part - my experience is they can see more parts on their look-up fische than we can see at their site.

I've bought several OEM piston cup sets (new pistons, seals, dust boot & bleeder cap) from them & often they are not listed on-line but are available when you call...

[whiterabbitt]

I may be a bit at fault too, as I thought from your description and others that the piston sets only had the seals and dust cover for the piston, not all the bits I needed for the caliper axle bolts too, minus bleeder cover and and this little bushing? that holds the metal clip that holds the pad in the caliper.

[whiterabbitt]

I would like to start by thanking everyone for their input, even if I was too dense to appreciate it right away, especially hikermike who gave me the right part number.

so far everything is working great, and my brakes are much smoother, no grabbing anymore, and im currently following the m/c bleeding thread, just in case.

thanks everyone

[hikermikem]

Good job getting your brakes sorted out... they are kinda important.

Use a zip tie or rubber band to hold the brake lever in overnight - it really does make a difference. It will feel much firmer in the morning.

[Assaf]

Hi
This is maybe a silly question, but best to get it cleared up.
CycleReCycle state: "All parts are O.E.M. specs and MADE IN JAPAN"

http://www.newmotorcycleparts.com/brake_parts/caliper_rebuild_kits.html

Does that mean Not Actually OEM, just OEM spec, and best avoided for calliper rebuilds?

thanks

[Nessism]

Hi
This is maybe a silly question, but best to get it cleared up.
CycleReCycle state: "All parts are O.E.M. specs and MADE IN JAPAN"

http://www.newmotorcycleparts.com/brake_parts/caliper_rebuild_kits.html

Does that mean Not Actually OEM, just OEM spec, and best avoided for calliper rebuilds?

thanks

Those are aftermarket parts, most likely K&L brand. Stay clear. OEM only for brake system parts and engine gaskets.