19-04-26, 12:49 PM
(This post was last modified: 19-04-26, 12:56 PM by fazersharp.)
Yes its only on the outside
Yes its only on the outside. But I did push them in just a little after I gave them a good clean as I wanted to check that they would move so a very small section of the exposed bit may have just touched the first seal.
In use its all on the outside.
Most of the "state" of the pistons is from the flaking paint with rust from the back of the pads
I haven’t taken it out for a test ride yet. I do have a whole rebuild kit and a braided line to put on - had it since lockdown but spent too much time searching for loos rolls so didn’t get around to doing it.
(19-04-26, 12:08 PM)b1k3rdude Wrote:(18-04-26, 09:06 PM)fazersharp Wrote: And the before and after caliperDid you check how how the corrosion goes on the outside of the pistons? if it goes below the dust seal, these will wear out in short order, if it goes below the brake sea, its time for replacement pistons.
Yes its only on the outside. But I did push them in just a little after I gave them a good clean as I wanted to check that they would move so a very small section of the exposed bit may have just touched the first seal.
In use its all on the outside.
Most of the "state" of the pistons is from the flaking paint with rust from the back of the pads
(19-04-26, 11:24 AM)Faze2 Wrote: A caliper rebuild wouldn't go amiss, if I knew which scrappers they'd taken mine to I'd let you know, full rebuild with new pistons and seals, FZS 1000 rear blue spot .600 ones always prone to sticking and feeling a bit spongey .
I haven’t taken it out for a test ride yet. I do have a whole rebuild kit and a braided line to put on - had it since lockdown but spent too much time searching for loos rolls so didn’t get around to doing it.
I don't do rain or threat there of. dry rider only with no shame.