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Author Topic: Front Caliper leaking  (Read 1057 times)
Chiefy
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« on: September 02, 2012, 04:47:48 PM »

My left front brake caliper is leaking.  I read the seal replacement articles in shop talk, and also the service manual.  Want to double check that this kit has everything I need:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-GL1500-C-Valkyrie-FRONT-brake-caliper-kit-97-00-/251035921354?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a72e82bca&vxp=mtr

While I'm at it, I intend to do the right side also, install speed bleeders, and replace the pads.

Am I missing anything?

Thanks.
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shortleg
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« Reply #1 on: September 02, 2012, 06:13:01 PM »

 Looks like it.
  Make sure it,s not you fork tube.
 Shortleg[Dave]
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YoungPUP
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« Reply #2 on: September 02, 2012, 09:05:53 PM »

A can of brake cleaner for cleaning, an old tooth brush ( i used a brass bristle brush), some New brake fluid for lube, and a roll of shop towels, ( I used the blue ones with no problems). A set of dental picks is a good idea too for digging out the old seals.  Make sure you do not get the new ones twisted on install.  Also a compressed air source for removing the pistons. Some use wood scraps to keep the pistons from going into orbit. I was able to use the old brake pads.  Push them out with the compressed air as far as the 2 pads will let you, remove one pad, more compressed air, and then I was able to pull the pistons out by hand.  Watch where you put the fingers while doing the piston removal.... Roll Eyes
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #3 on: September 03, 2012, 08:31:14 AM »

My calipers get CRUDDY... brake cleaner blows stuff off but does not clean/lubricate very well.  I have used gun bore cleaner (Shooters Choice, Hoppes) with a steel pistol rod and my old beat up brass .45 brushes with very good results.  Scrub with bore solvent/brass brushes, blow off with brake cleaner, repeat.  Get the pistons as far out as you can (if you remove, be careful of internal seals) and scrub well with bore solvent.

I scrub the brake assemblies with S100 or mag wheel cleaner and stiff bristle bottle brushes, followed by copious water rinse, before I take stuff apart for more detailed work. 
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