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Cleaning up caliper bores

  • Thread starter Thread starter seano
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Well I tore into the back caliper this morning and it was the worst of the three. One side was gummed up around the seal so the piston didn't move. There was considerably more gunk in it to and both pistons were on there way to pitting close to the mouth but above the seal so still useable. By the looks of the pads which were unworn, the brake was never used. So I get to add that one to my list of dodgy ones, so the score is near to 50/50 at this point.

With odds like that, I really can't understand why folks don't pay more attention to them. If that bike had been ridden with one non functioning back brake and one oil soaked front it would have had the stopping power of a bulk oil tanker.

There are things you can fool with but brakes, tires and wheel bearings are things you can't. If you can't work on them yourself, for goodness sake get a pro to take a peek.

Ride safely friends.
Spyug
 
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