Are these caliper pistons still usable?

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Re: Are these caliper pistons still usable?

Post by JamieDemos » Sun May 18, 2014 9:38 pm

Well when I bought the bike the back brakes weren't working at all, and the front pads had just been replaced so I assume the front ones are fine. I'll be contacting honda tomorrow for seals, and seeing around if I can find someone with new pistons or ones used ones in good condition.
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Re: Are these caliper pistons still usable?

Post by JamieDemos » Sun May 18, 2014 9:43 pm

This is what was left of the one pad, the other had disintegrated Image

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Re: Are these caliper pistons still usable?

Post by arsey30 » Sun May 18, 2014 10:04 pm

vfrman wrote:
V4beermonster wrote:+2 their scrap pal, just remember you cannot skimp on any brake parts, they're the most important part of the bike!
Well, besides the tires...
Not really, the nut that holds the handle bars is the most important I find.

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Re: Are these caliper pistons still usable?

Post by kawasakiinit » Sun May 18, 2014 10:11 pm

Well after seeing that bud I would go through the bike with a fine tooth comb .
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Re: Are these caliper pistons still usable?

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Re: Are these caliper pistons still usable?

Post by Neosophist » Mon May 19, 2014 3:10 pm

wemoto.com often do seals and piston kits, they sell aftermarket pistons and seals too which can be a lot cheaper.
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Re: Are these caliper pistons still usable?

Post by JamieDemos » Mon May 19, 2014 10:18 pm

Thanks for the links. I was thinking why not just turn down some stainless steal bar and make the pistons, seems simple enough? What's everyone's thoughts on this?

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Re: Are these caliper pistons still usable?

Post by hunter » Mon May 19, 2014 11:11 pm

If you have a lathe and you are fairly competent in using it,Then yes,I have made them in the past.
But remember if you have to buy the stainless it may not be worth it.

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Re: Are these caliper pistons still usable?

Post by Morespeedvicar » Tue May 20, 2014 12:39 am

Or maybe some ally bar? I think some of the modern bikes have ally pistons, or so I've read on the net somewere, which means it has to be true!!! lol.

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Re: Are these caliper pistons still usable?

Post by kawasakiinit » Tue May 20, 2014 9:06 am

what about a nice set of oak pistons dove tail of course ;-)
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