Are these caliper pistons still usable?
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JamieDemos
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Are these caliper pistons still usable?
Hi all, okay so I was changing my rear pads today and my caliper pistons seem to be in bad condition, and in this state wont go back in the cylinder beyond the corroded section (naturally). So is there anyway to get these pistons in usable condition again (soaking in something to get the corrosion off maybe?)
Thanks
Thanks
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kawasakiinit
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Re: Are these caliper pistons still usable?
are they pitted or is it just dirt?
if its just dirt try a polishing wheel if its pitting it would be new ones for me ..
if its just dirt try a polishing wheel if its pitting it would be new ones for me ..
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Dynamohum
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Re: Are these caliper pistons still usable?
No doubt someone will say they can rescued but those apart from being rusty have been chewed by a pit bull new ones probably best bet.
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JamieDemos
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Re: Are these caliper pistons still usable?
Im not entirely sure, I guess I'll will try get them as clean as I can and post another pic. Thanks for the replies.
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hunter
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Re: Are these caliper pistons still usable?
They are finnished mate,Throw them in the bin.
Go to ebay and get a caliper.
Go to ebay and get a caliper.
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dobbslc
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Re: Are these caliper pistons still usable?
+1^hunter wrote:They are finnished mate,Throw them in the bin.
Go to ebay and get a caliper.
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V4beermonster
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Re: Are these caliper pistons still usable?
+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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vfrman
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Re: Are these caliper pistons still usable?
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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iDemonix
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Re: Are these caliper pistons still usable?
They are absolutely fucked.
I pulled mine out and they weren't 10% as bad as that but I still replaced them! It's your brakes man, you don't want to be overrunning a bend at 100mph and regretting not coughing up a few notes for new parts!
I pulled mine out and they weren't 10% as bad as that but I still replaced them! It's your brakes man, you don't want to be overrunning a bend at 100mph and regretting not coughing up a few notes for new parts!
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Re: Are these caliper pistons still usable?
And if the pistons are that bad you'll need new seals and a very good clean up too!
Have you checked the front ones?...........
Have you checked the front ones?...........