Bloody brake calipers
Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2023 8:31 pm
I rebuilt the front calipers on the bike in 2021 and haven't used the bike much since then so throught a quick inspection and clean would be all they needed for the next wee while. No such luck it would seem.
Whipped the pads out, quick squirt of brake cleaner and inspected the pistons only to see the usual signs of swelling in the dust deals. A quick squeeze of the brake lever to moke the pistons out slightly confirmed the worst.
Rebuild kit now ordered for all calipers so hopefully get that done at the weekend along with the service so the bike will be good to go for the rest of the year.
Big Kneed Al (master of the emergency stop & "stand up" comedian).
Whipped the pads out, quick squirt of brake cleaner and inspected the pistons only to see the usual signs of swelling in the dust deals. A quick squeeze of the brake lever to moke the pistons out slightly confirmed the worst.
Rebuild kit now ordered for all calipers so hopefully get that done at the weekend along with the service so the bike will be good to go for the rest of the year.
Big Kneed Al (master of the emergency stop & "stand up" comedian).