19-04-23, 06:32 AM
(18-04-23, 12:54 PM)fazersharp link Wrote: Do you have to put a thin bit of wood in between the pistons, otherwise is there a possibility of the pistons compleatly popping out.
If you pump the rear brake pedal gently enough they will slowly come out a bit at a time. But if one piston slides out much easier than the other then i use some small G Clamps that i bought just for this job, to stop the pistons being pushed out any more.
The front calipers are more fiddly as there are 4 pistons to keep control of.
Bear in mind i'm on about cleaning them up in situ, avoiding the need to mess about with bleeding the brakes. I normally clean mine up around now in Spring time when the weather takes a turn for the better, and also as near to winter as i can get that's still a warmish day for me to sit outside to do it.
To be honest though, once a year would be enough for my bike, it just depends if i have any spare time on my hands but the bike does sit outside my workplace in all weathers all year round so it's always good to keep them maintained.
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