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Rear Caliper Pistons?
Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 9:46 am
by porndoguk
where is the best place to get the pistons from ive looked on wemoto, and DSS and both seem to be above the £20 mark for a tiny bit of metal!
does anyone know of where i can get them cheaper?
cheers Rick
Re: Rear Caliper Pistons?
Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 10:21 am
by porndoguk
does Rick O do pistons?
i found this guy on ebay but i dont have the pistons to hand for the demensions!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Honda-Nissin-rear ... 3caa7e2549
Re: Rear Caliper Pistons?
Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 10:32 am
by porndoguk
damn it, my pistons are 31mm deep by 25mm diameter, need to find me a machinist!
anyone up for the job?
Re: Rear Caliper Pistons?
Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 10:34 am
by superlite
Probably cheaper and easier to buy a used caliper?
Re: Rear Caliper Pistons?
Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 10:57 am
by porndoguk
superlite wrote:Probably cheaper and easier to buy a used caliper?
LOL,
i have a used caliper (thanks to mark CMSMJ1) in which im giving a good overhaul!
my bits are off to the powder coater today.
Re: Rear Caliper Pistons?
Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 2:11 pm
by hunter
Is that £20 each or a pair,They are stainless arn't they.
Re: Rear Caliper Pistons?
Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 3:07 pm
by porndoguk
hunter wrote:Is that £20 each or a pair,They are stainless arn't they.
£20+ Each mate!
Re: Rear Caliper Pistons?
Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 3:28 pm
by thunderace
If anyone has a piston for a pattern, I can possibly get the missus to machine some up at work if there's enough interest. I'll see what sort of prices I can get back by end of the week.
Re: Rear Caliper Pistons?
Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 3:45 pm
by porndoguk
thunderace wrote:If anyone has a piston for a pattern, I can possibly get the missus to machine some up at work if there's enough interest. I'll see what sort of prices I can get back by end of the week.
31mm deep
25mm dia
its like a cup when you look at them.
Re: Rear Caliper Pistons?
Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 4:19 pm
by thunderace
Sort of like this?
Excuse the amateurish attempt with paint.net
