I am planning a brake checkup on my FZR and have read the Wiki How-To (which is awesome) but I'm curious, before I tear this thing apart, is there a need to replace the seals on the calipers, or just clean them up, as BNT83 seems to imply.
And is there a kit of the seals? (I can only imagine what the dealership is going to want for them! They wanted $6 for one of the fairing bolts!)
PS - Side note from the awesome ride this weekend: Route 50 Between Winchester, VA and Clarksburg, WV is some of the best road I've ridden. maps.google it and check it out. I came upon a group of 4 guys from NJ (Suz SV, Honda SuperSport, R1 and R1200) who were riding back from the Indianapolis GP this weekend. They were great riders and the little FZR kept up fine!
Brake Cleaning/Flushing
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Brake Cleaning/Flushing
1998 FZR600
All Original, except for a custom saddlebag set up. A machine shop buddy of mine seamlessly fitted two GS bags on the rear end for last summers ride.
30,000+ odo
All Original, except for a custom saddlebag set up. A machine shop buddy of mine seamlessly fitted two GS bags on the rear end for last summers ride.
30,000+ odo
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the_finch
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Re: Brake Cleaning/Flushing
I got caliper seal kits fom Cyclepartswarehouse.com and they weren't too bad. I'm in the middle of a front brake cleaning/rebuild/upgrade myself, and I'm just replacing the seals for good measure.
Mine's a 97, and it had 2 pistons per caliper that were pretty much locked up, though I have 28k on my bike, so it really depends on the bike. I would say if you can afford it and will have the calipers apart anyway, go ahead and replace the seals so you don't have to take the calipers apart and replace the seals later.
Mine's a 97, and it had 2 pistons per caliper that were pretty much locked up, though I have 28k on my bike, so it really depends on the bike. I would say if you can afford it and will have the calipers apart anyway, go ahead and replace the seals so you don't have to take the calipers apart and replace the seals later.
1997 FZR600RJ
Engine: K&N Drop-in air filter - stock airbox - FP 5°ignition advancer - EBC "Street Racer" Kevlar clutch
Exhaust: Stock header - Yoshimura RS-3 Carbon fiber slip-on
Body: Original paint/graphics - Clear Alternatives integrated LED Taillight - Flanders' flush front signals - YZF600 Mirrors - Comp. Werkes Stainless fender eliminator/tag bracket - 60w/55w H4 headlights
Tires: Metzler MEZ4B 120/70 ZR17 Front - Michelin Madacam 100x 150/70 ZR18 Rear
Brakes:Stock rotors with EBC HH Sinstered pads
In the works: YZF600 header, '97 Bandit 600 rear wheel, DynoJet Stage 3, Racetech Springs and Emulators fork rebuild, FZ1 rear shock, YZF600 front MC, Galfer SS Lines, CFM rearsets
Re: Brake Cleaning/Flushing
If you need/want it, I made a video how to of cfully servicing a rear MC and rear caliper. I can upload it to you tube tonight. I keep meaning to talk to darrin about putting it on the site but keep forgetting. Anyway, let me know.
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"When some people cry, it's not because they’re weak. It’s because they’ve been strong for far too long."
Re: Brake Cleaning/Flushing
It sounds like it'd be good for myself and the site.
No rush though.
Thanks,
No rush though.
Thanks,
1998 FZR600
All Original, except for a custom saddlebag set up. A machine shop buddy of mine seamlessly fitted two GS bags on the rear end for last summers ride.
30,000+ odo
All Original, except for a custom saddlebag set up. A machine shop buddy of mine seamlessly fitted two GS bags on the rear end for last summers ride.
30,000+ odo
Re: Brake Cleaning/Flushing
Alright here it is.
Do YOU Scopper?
"When some people cry, it's not because they’re weak. It’s because they’ve been strong for far too long."
Re: Brake Cleaning/Flushing
I found this nice little device for bleeding brakes. It cost 50 cents ($7) more than the same length of vinyl tubing at NAPA, so I figured WTHN.
It worked great too! The little magnet attached to the cap sticks right on the rotor.
Also, it comes with a T-split that would work great for doing both sides of the rear calipers at the same time.
It worked great too! The little magnet attached to the cap sticks right on the rotor.
Also, it comes with a T-split that would work great for doing both sides of the rear calipers at the same time.
1998 FZR600
All Original, except for a custom saddlebag set up. A machine shop buddy of mine seamlessly fitted two GS bags on the rear end for last summers ride.
30,000+ odo
All Original, except for a custom saddlebag set up. A machine shop buddy of mine seamlessly fitted two GS bags on the rear end for last summers ride.
30,000+ odo
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yamaha_george
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Re: Brake Cleaning/Flushing
I cannot comment as the image does not show.coupled with the fact if I try a computer trick tells me to log in to open the page
