Anybody used brake calipers exchange?

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Anybody used brake calipers exchange? - Val - 25-10-15

Hello,

Does anybody has used brake calipers exchange?

I have not done brake servcing and I am pretty sure there are things there which professional mechanic would do better than me :lol

The brakes are very important to not potato yourself. Hence the question:

Found these guys that do professional refurbishing and brake calipers exchange for £77 each. Sounds like good idea to me?

http://powerhouse.uk/content/motorcycle-brakes/motorcycle-brake-caliper-exchange-service.php

Re: Anybody used brake calipers exchange? - anutz - 25-10-15

Hi Val,

I have used those guys for all my calipers....

2 Fronts and a FZS1000 Bluespot Rear, did a fine job, no issues since and the bleed nipple weep i had is no more....so i was very happy

Not used them for exchange as my bike was in bits when i got them done :lol

Anutz!

Re: Anybody used brake calipers exchange? - darrsi - 25-10-15

(25-10-15, 01:09 PM)Val link Wrote: Hello,

Does anybody has used brake calipers exchange?

I have not done brake servcing and I am pretty sure there are things there which professional mechanic would do better than me :lol

The brakes are very important to not potato yourself. Hence the question:

Found these guys that do professional refurbishing and brake calipers exchange for £77 each. Sounds like good idea to me?

http://powerhouse.uk/content/motorcycle-brakes/motorcycle-brake-caliper-exchange-service.php

Re: Anybody used brake calipers exchange? - joebloggs - 25-10-15

(25-10-15, 03:11 PM)darrsi link Wrote: [quote author=Val link=topic=18588.msg214070#msg214070 date=1445774949]
Hello,

Does anybody has used brake calipers exchange?

I have not done brake servcing and I am pretty sure there are things there which professional mechanic would do better than me :lol

The brakes are very important to not potato yourself. Hence the question:

Found these guys that do professional refurbishing and brake calipers exchange for £77 each. Sounds like good idea to me?

http://powerhouse.uk/content/motorcycle-brakes/motorcycle-brake-caliper-exchange-service.php

You could buy a used working PAIR for that money, then have a spare set to practice on and clean up in your own time!

Free new pads too with these!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/YAMAHA-FZS-600-FAZER-FRONT-BRAKE-CALIPERS-NEW-PADS-GOOD-CONDITION-/161867265023?hash=item25b00a73ff:g:Q5wAAOSwwbdWKiys
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I'll 2nd that, brake calipers are pretty simple, hardest thing is finding a tool that will scrape out any corrosion from the grove that sits behind the seals (this is generally what causes brakes to seize on in the first place)

Re: Anybody used brake calipers exchange? - unfazed - 25-10-15

Make up the tool from very hard plastic or anything softer than Aluminium
Use a little junior hacksaw to cut it to the width of the seals and a fine file to sharpen and finish the fit .
As long as it is softer than Aluminium it won't damage anything and works a treat Smile

Re: Anybody used brake calipers exchange? - Rob R - 26-10-15

"Borrow" your wife/partners best comb, remove all of the teeth except for the last one and file this down to suit the seal groove. After use sneak it back and deny all knowledge.
Rob from the dog house.

Re: Anybody used brake calipers exchange? - Val - 26-10-15

(25-10-15, 01:11 PM)anutz link Wrote: Hi Val,

I have used those guys for all my calipers....

2 Fronts and a FZS1000 Bluespot Rear, did a fine job, no issues since and the bleed nipple weep i had is no more....so i was very happy

Not used them for exchange as my bike was in bits when i got them done :lol

Anutz!

thank you Anutz that answers my question completely Smile