Caliper rebuild kits

[Hook#3287]

Where's the best place to get some rebuild kits?  Did a search but not much came up.  I'm wondering if OEM is better than aftermarket?   My front brakes are gonna need rebuilding next winter and I want to get set up.

Thanks;
Bill

[NITRO]

I just rebuilt mine with OEM seals. What other parts do you need?

Here's an older post on the subject:

http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,16332.0.html

[Hook#3287]

Well, that's just it, I don't know what I need and I've seen a rebuild kit on E-bay made by some one.  Is there a kit from Honda, or just some seals?  What parts neeed replacing in the calipers?

[fat6man]

As Long as your Caliper Pistons are O-K and they probably are....

You should just need 2 Oil Seals and 2 Dust Seals per Caliper.

If you take your Brake Lines loose in order to wash Calipers in a Parts Washer

You will need 2 new crush Washers (per Side) for resealing the Brake Lines at the Calipers.

Bleed with Fresh Dot 4 and your ready to go.

 

[hubcapsc]

Besides the seals and the crush washer, there's some rubber booties you could
change out that cover the shafts your caliper slides on - all the ones I've seen are still good,
though... also check to see that the bootie that covers your bleed nipple is good also... you can
see the shaft booties in this picture, that caliper grease goes on the shafts and the booties keep
the lube in good shape...



-Mike "don't put grease on the shaft your pads slide on  "

[GOOSE]

you don't need to install new banjo bolt crushwashers every time you loosen the bolt.......i very seldom do...i just re-tighten the bolt to 25 foot pounds, and go on.   never had one leal.

[gordonv]

you don't need to install new banjo bolt crushwashers every time you loosen the bolt.......i very seldom do...i just re-tighten the bolt to 25 foot pounds, and go on.   never had one leal.

I have, on a fuel filter. Took out my pocket knife and used the nail file to flatten the washer, and it worked fine.