Brake caliper rebuild: Difference between revisions
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Remove the anti-vibration | Remove the anti-vibration spring (take note of its orientation). | ||
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At this point you should consider | At this point you should consider disconnecting the brake line so you can relocate the caliper to a convenient flat surface, such as a workbench. This will necessitate replacing the copper banjo bolt washers, but it makes the cleaning and rebuilding process much easier. Do not be tempted to reuse the copper washers. | ||
Remove all four (4) seals inside the caliper. Inspect them carefully; if they don't look perfect, replace them. Remember that all 4 are different and the front and rear calipers are also different from each other. | Remove all four (4) seals inside the caliper, using the pick or small screwdriver. Inspect them carefully; if they don't look perfect, replace them. Remember that all 4 are different and the front and rear calipers are also different from each other. | ||
If you are reusing the old seals, clean them carefully and very thoroughly. There was a lot of dirt and unknown yucky stuff inside and behind these seals. This is why you should rebuild your caliper from time to time. | If you are reusing the old seals, clean them carefully and very thoroughly, using brake fluid. There was a lot of dirt and unknown yucky stuff inside and behind these seals. This is why you should rebuild your caliper from time to time. | ||
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Spray tons of brake cleaner into the two caliper pin guide holes and make sure you get all of the old crud out. Then, insert a bunch of grease with your finger. The aftermath should look like so. | Spray tons of brake cleaner into the two caliper pin guide holes and make sure you get all of the old crud out. It may be worth wrapping a few layers of paper towel around the shaft of the small screwdriver and using that as a kind of brush to remove crud from inside the holes. Then, insert a bunch of grease with your finger. The aftermath should look like so. | ||
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Install the anti-vibration | Install the anti-vibration spring. | ||
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