Brake Caliper Rebuild Kits
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Brake Caliper Rebuild Kits
Can anyone recommend a reputable vendor for front and rear brake caliper rebuild kits (seals, dustcaps) for a '78 GL1000?
My rear brakes stick sometimes, so I figured a may as well rebuild them all at the same time.
Thanks.
My rear brakes stick sometimes, so I figured a may as well rebuild them all at the same time.
Thanks.
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Re: Brake Caliper Rebuild Kits
Georgefix an ebay vendor. excellent service and price. i had to buy the rear master kit for my 75 , from another vendor. genuine Honda . he had all but that one.
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Re: Brake Caliper Rebuild Kits
For a sticking rear make sure to check the pedal. The sleeve of the pedal gets rust between it and the frame and it likes to bind up. Pretty easy job to remove and clean up and lube up on a 1000.
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Re: Brake Caliper Rebuild Kits
Also the tiny pressure relief hole in the master being plugged up, a common problem, can cause your symptoms. The next time it freezes up open the bleeder a smidgen to relieve the pressure in the caliper and see if that frees your brake. If it does then the problem is in the master.
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Re: Brake Caliper Rebuild Kits
Sagebrush wrote:Also the tiny pressure relief hole in the master being plugged up, a common problem, can cause your symptoms. The next time it freezes up open the bleeder a smidgen to relieve the pressure in the caliper and see if that frees your brake. If it does then the problem is in the master.
Thats a good possibility. But degraded brake lines can also be the cause.
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Re: Brake Caliper Rebuild Kits
http://www.siriusconinc.com/
Try here. I have used them with no issues. Also check out what the others have posted.
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Try here. I have used them with no issues. Also check out what the others have posted.
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Re: Brake Caliper Rebuild Kits
AussieGold, thanks for the tip on Georgefix on ebay.AussieGold wrote:Georgefix an ebay vendor. excellent service and price. i had to buy the rear master kit for my 75 , from another vendor. genuine Honda . he had all but that one.
Thanks Whiskerfish, the pedal is not sticking, but thanks for the tip.Whiskerfish wrote:For a sticking rear make sure to check the pedal. The sleeve of the pedal gets rust between it and the frame and it likes to bind up. Pretty easy job to remove and clean up and lube up on a 1000.
Thanks Sagebrush, when I crack the bleeder valve, the brakes still won't release immediately.Sagebrush wrote:Also the tiny pressure relief hole in the master being plugged up, a common problem, can cause your symptoms. The next time it freezes up open the bleeder a smidgen to relieve the pressure in the caliper and see if that frees your brake. If it does then the problem is in the master.
todd54219 wrote:http://www.siriusconinc.com/
Try here. I have used them with no issues. Also check out what the others have posted.
Todd
Thanks Todd.
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Re: Brake Caliper Rebuild Kits
Thanks to tips and pictures on this forum i was able to clean that spooge hole. I never would have seen it just looking down the bore, so make sure you locate it, it's hard to see.
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Re: Brake Caliper Rebuild Kits
Still get the piston seal from the dealer here. You might have to outsource the dust boot. I don't think it is still available at the dealer.
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Re: Brake Caliper Rebuild Kits
By far the best prices on K&L kits are here: http://www.qualitycycleparts.com/ and he only charges a few bucks for shipping.
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