Are these caliper pistons still usable?
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Re: Are these caliper pistons still usable?
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.
Thanks for the replies.
Thanks for the replies.
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Re: Are these caliper pistons still usable?
This is what was left of the one pad, the other had disintegrated 

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Re: Are these caliper pistons still usable?
Not really, the nut that holds the handle bars is the most important I find.vfrman wrote:Well, besides the tires...V4beermonster wrote:+2 their scrap pal, just remember you cannot skimp on any brake parts, they're the most important part of the bike!
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Re: Are these caliper pistons still usable?
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?
You can get pistons here.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181013067101? ... 1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181013067101? ... 1423.l2649
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Re: Are these caliper pistons still usable?
wemoto.com often do seals and piston kits, they sell aftermarket pistons and seals too which can be a lot cheaper.
xivlia wrote:i dont go fast on this bike so really do not need a rear brake.. /
vic-vtrvfr wrote:Ask xivlia for help, he's tackled just about every problem u could think of...
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Re: Are these caliper pistons still usable?
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?
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.
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?
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?
what about a nice set of oak pistons dove tail of course 
