Front brakes.

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I wouldn't use anything abrasive on caliper pistons or take them out without replacing the seals, the lips are easily damaged. It might be worth pumping out the pistons with a block of wood between them so they don't pop out them giving them a good clean with a toothbrush and brake cleaner then use red rubber grease on them and work them in and out a few times. Remember to wipe the excess grease off it'll attract all sorts of crap it you don't. Hope this helps, good luck.

:agree . The brakes are essentially 15yrs old and like most mechanical parts need servicing. I'd start with above and include cleaning the pad slide pins - a bit of red grease there wouldn't go amiss. About an hour's work if you're very thorough and competent.


If this doesn't improve then you need to look at fitting new seals. Agree that no sandpaper required.


You may feel that the seals are expensive but the question is - "would you like to stop in time"....simple answer really. Look after the bike and it will look after you.