(05-12-17, 05:33 PM)tommyardin link Wrote: Since fitting the blue spot rear caliper I decided to completely service the front two blue spots.
Spent the afternoon out on the patio in fairly pleasant weather hint of sunshine for a while.


Removed calipers (Left the brake lines connected) gave them a good soaking in hot soapy water hanging in a bucket and used the wife's toothbrush to give them a really good scrub, gently pushed the pistons out a little so i could really clean them (Thankfully no rust what-so-ever) rinsed and dried and red rubber greased the piston, remover the top of the Master Cylinder and gently pushed the piston back into place , removed excess RR grease.


Pads still have lots of life in them so cleaned them and lubed he rear of pads with a smear of Copper Slip along with the pad retaining pin and R Clips.
Spent about 3 hours doing the job but well pleased with the outcome, looks better as well with nice clean calipers.


[size=1.35em]Tip[/size]: The spring that bears down on the pads by the brake pad retaining pin has to go on the right way round, the spring is not symmetrical, seen on one of the pictures below.

(05-12-17, 07:39 PM)darrsi link Wrote: [quote author=tommyardin link=topic=6412.msg271999#msg271999 date=1512491581]
Since fitting the blue spot rear caliper I decided to completely service the front two blue spots.
Spent the afternoon out on the patio in fairly pleasant weather hint of sunshine for a while.


Removed calipers (Left the brake lines connected) gave them a good soaking in hot soapy water hanging in a bucket and used the wife's toothbrush to give them a really good scrub, gently pushed the pistons out a little so i could really clean them (Thankfully no rust what-so-ever) rinsed and dried and red rubber greased the piston, remover the top of the Master Cylinder and gently pushed the piston back into place , removed excess RR grease.


Pads still have lots of life in them so cleaned them and lubed he rear of pads with a smear of Copper Slip along with the pad retaining pin and R Clips.
Spent about 3 hours doing the job but well pleased with the outcome, looks better as well with nice clean calipers.


[size=1.35em]Tip[/size]: The spring that bears down on the pads by the brake pad retaining pin has to go on the right way round, the spring is not symmetrical, seen on one of the pictures below.

(05-12-17, 06:25 PM)limax2 link Wrote: Made sure the Fazer was fully covered before using the angle grinder on a steel item in the vice.
This is always a useful precaution unless you happen to like the look of tiny rust spots on items nearby.

(05-12-17, 07:52 PM)tommyardin link Wrote: [quote author=darrsi link=topic=6412.msg272011#msg272011 date=1512499184]
[quote author=tommyardin link=topic=6412.msg271999#msg271999 date=1512491581]
Since fitting the blue spot rear caliper I decided to completely service the front two blue spots.
Spent the afternoon out on the patio in fairly pleasant weather hint of sunshine for a while.


Removed calipers (Left the brake lines connected) gave them a good soaking in hot soapy water hanging in a bucket and used the wife's toothbrush to give them a really good scrub, gently pushed the pistons out a little so i could really clean them (Thankfully no rust what-so-ever) rinsed and dried and red rubber greased the piston, remover the top of the Master Cylinder and gently pushed the piston back into place , removed excess RR grease.


Pads still have lots of life in them so cleaned them and lubed he rear of pads with a smear of Copper Slip along with the pad retaining pin and R Clips.
Spent about 3 hours doing the job but well pleased with the outcome, looks better as well with nice clean calipers.


[size=1.35em]Tip[/size]: The spring that bears down on the pads by the brake pad retaining pin has to go on the right way round, the spring is not symmetrical, seen on one of the pictures below.

(06-12-17, 04:31 PM)Anquetil link Wrote: A ride into Shropshire this morning, then back into Wales and the Ponderosa, Horseshoe Pass, for a snack. A bit breezy but very mild. A dozen bikers there when I arrived.

(06-12-17, 11:05 PM)Anquetil link Wrote: I'm too old and slow to ride with those big boys ! I can't seem to find anyone slow enough to accompany me.  :'(

(06-12-17, 06:00 PM)slappy link Wrote: [quote author=tommyardin link=topic=6412.msg272012#msg272012 date=1512499935]
[quote author=darrsi link=topic=6412.msg272011#msg272011 date=1512499184]
[quote author=tommyardin link=topic=6412.msg271999#msg271999 date=1512491581]
Since fitting the blue spot rear caliper I decided to completely service the front two blue spots.
Spent the afternoon out on the patio in fairly pleasant weather hint of sunshine for a while.


Removed calipers (Left the brake lines connected) gave them a good soaking in hot soapy water hanging in a bucket and used the wife's toothbrush to give them a really good scrub, gently pushed the pistons out a little so i could really clean them (Thankfully no rust what-so-ever) rinsed and dried and red rubber greased the piston, remover the top of the Master Cylinder and gently pushed the piston back into place , removed excess RR grease.


Pads still have lots of life in them so cleaned them and lubed he rear of pads with a smear of Copper Slip along with the pad retaining pin and R Clips.
Spent about 3 hours doing the job but well pleased with the outcome, looks better as well with nice clean calipers.


[size=1.35em]Tip[/size]: The spring that bears down on the pads by the brake pad retaining pin has to go on the right way round, the spring is not symmetrical, seen on one of the pictures below.

(05-12-17, 10:40 PM)Fazerider link Wrote: [quote author=limax2 link=topic=6412.msg272007#msg272007 date=1512494714]
Made sure the Fazer was fully covered before using the angle grinder on a steel item in the vice.
This is always a useful precaution unless you happen to like the look of tiny rust spots on items nearby.

(10-12-17, 12:12 PM)Anquetil link Wrote: I gazed lovingly at it and realised that I won't be going for a ride in the North Wales hills today !

(10-12-17, 02:01 PM)Anquetil link Wrote: I had considered another search for your missing hat at lake Vyrnwy, Tommy. You will have to manage without it for a while longer.  :lol

(10-12-17, 02:38 PM)Anquetil link Wrote: This image will be very useful, given the vast array of similar hats to be found in the vicinity of the lake. Thank-you Tommy, most thoughtful. I have printed it and shall take it with me. The vibrant Welsh Daffodil should be sufficient to distinguish your hat from the run of the mill versions roaming amongst the pheasants in this area.