Brake Caliper Pistons

[anutz]

is there any issue with using "Pattern part" piston sets or should i stick with OEM?
 
A set if pistons and seals for a front caliper is 70-80 on ebay, but not sure what OEM is, looking at fowlers...
 

[sinto]

is there any issue with using "Pattern part" piston sets or should i stick with OEM?
 
A set if pistons and seals for a front caliper is 70-80 on ebay, but not sure what OEM is, looking at fowlers...

https://www.yamahamotorcyclespares.co.uk/genuineparts/9657/30/yamaha%20fzs600sp%20fazer/front%20brake%20caliper?uid=0&DisplayID=9657
That'll give you the prices too, think about £120 per side plus vat! Rough price but brand new!

[fazersharp]

On the poor advice of copper grease on the Pistons I would have to question the persons knowledge of brakes,

It wasnt advice it was a question look


 

would copper grease be better on those ends that are constantly exposed to keep rust at bay now that the chrome has been removed.

See the word WOULD ---- I am asking not telling
Now I know thank you, red rubber grease it is then

[unfazed]

yep a little copper grease is what my friend suggested - i am just checking that the marks ARE above the fluid seal - one may be right on it so might change one piston....which i can afford

Fazersharp I was replying to this post not yours

[fazersharp]

Sorry im just a bit touchy right now my periods due and my cats ill and my skin a really bad at the moment

[darrsi]

is there any issue with using "Pattern part" piston sets or should i stick with OEM?
 
A set if pistons and seals for a front caliper is 70-80 on ebay, but not sure what OEM is, looking at fowlers...

Didn't they sing "Losing My Religion" 

[anutz]

never even heard of that song.....but regardless 8 new pistons and 4 seal sets on the way 
 
ordered from Partzilla and even with import taxs should work out a lot cheaper than the U.K stockists i checked last night
 
 

[sinto]

is there any issue with using "Pattern part" piston sets or should i stick with OEM?
 
A set if pistons and seals for a front caliper is 70-80 on ebay, but not sure what OEM is, looking at fowlers...

Didn't they sing "Losing My Religion" 

That was R.E.M.(Rapid Eye Movement) not OEM

[darrsi]

never even heard of that song.....but regardless 8 new pistons and 4 seal sets on the way 
 
ordered from Partzilla and even with import taxs should work out a lot cheaper than the U.K stockists i checked last night

Give us a hint of a price then, we're all friends here?

[anutz]

will post the totals etc soon - just realised i need to ammend the order, added 4 too many packs of seals
 
But we are talking about 300$ total for 8 pistons and 4 seals then 70$ shipping so UK pounds we say 200£ UK, then about 40£ fees at worst
 
SO should work out at less than 1/2 price of most UK sellers for the whole lot...
 
Will update with my recipt once i sorted this issue out
 

[sinto]

ordered from Partzilla and even with import taxs should work out a lot cheaper than the U.K stockists i checked last night

Give us a hint of a price then, we're all friends here?
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I searched last night darrsi and past it on to anutz, think it's only $61 pr

Here's a link to that part, but as anutz said even with import tax and deliver etc still far cheaper than UK
Might be worth a look for other bits and pieces if anyone needs anything

http://www.partzilla.com/parts/detail/yamaha/YP-4SV-25802-00-00.html

[sinto]

$400 = £258 in today's exchange rate

[anutz]

yep and my order hit 398$ delivered, so even with 23% import/duty, we are only looking at under 310/20 where as in the UK you are talking 440+ for the same kit....so significant saving...

[fazersharp]

is there any issue with using "Pattern part" piston sets or should i stick with OEM?
 
A set if pistons and seals for a front caliper is 70-80 on ebay, but not sure what OEM is, looking at fowlers...

Didn't they sing "Losing My Religion" 

That was R.E.M.(Rapid Eye Movement) not OEM

No no you are thinking of OMD-------------------showing my age now ( orchestral maneuvers in the dark )  anola gay should of stayed at home yesterday     and that lot

[sinto]

yep and my order hit 398$ delivered, so even with 23% import/duty, we are only looking at under 310/20 where as in the UK you are talking 440+ for the same kit....so significant saving...

Yeah that's about right anutz, I actually thought the tax was added already giving you $400 but even then it's a good saving :-)

[anutz]

yes good saving - just have to wait now - but time to look at my rear caliper and see if i cannot sort - also have some high temp paint so i can now spray my downpipes etc...

[darrsi]

is there any issue with using "Pattern part" piston sets or should i stick with OEM?
 
A set if pistons and seals for a front caliper is 70-80 on ebay, but not sure what OEM is, looking at fowlers...

Didn't they sing "Losing My Religion" 

That was R.E.M.(Rapid Eye Movement) not OEM

Sarcasm not your forte then? 

[darrsi]

is there any issue with using "Pattern part" piston sets or should i stick with OEM?
 
A set if pistons and seals for a front caliper is 70-80 on ebay, but not sure what OEM is, looking at fowlers...

Didn't they sing "Losing My Religion" 

That was R.E.M.(Rapid Eye Movement) not OEM

No no you are thinking of OMD-------------------showing my age now ( orchestral maneuvers in the dark )  anola gay should of stayed at home yesterday     and that lot

Enola Gay

[anutz]

still not got a clue what you 3 are talking about, OEM, REM, OMD, Enola who!?

[sinto]

still not got a clue what you 3 are talking about, OEM, REM, OMD, Enola who!?

Oh Mr anutz, you need to get out of your garage more

[darrsi]

ordered from Partzilla and even with import taxs should work out a lot cheaper than the U.K stockists i checked last night

Give us a hint of a price then, we're all friends here?

I searched last night darrsi and past it on to anutz, think it's only $61 pr

Here's a link to that part, but as anutz said even with import tax and deliver etc still far cheaper than UK
Might be worth a look for other bits and pieces if anyone needs anything

http://www.partzilla.com/parts/detail/yamaha/YP-4SV-25802-00-00.html



I tell you what would've been a lot cheaper, a pair of fully functioning used calipers for about £100, and it's not like you're cutting corners by doing that either.


£258 is a lot of dosh, much more than i expected.

[sinto]

Sarcasm not your forte then? 

You obviously don't know me darrsi, I must be the most sarcastic one in the family

[darrsi]

[darrsi]

And......

[darrsi]

anutz, it's just one big learning curve for you today.