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Prime Target attached a file to the thread Brake caliper pistons.
Front brake master disassembly and reassembly. The outer piston seal was leaking but the internal seals still looked good. Snap ring...
May 8, 2026 at 5:27 AM
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sixdog replied to the thread VTR 2fiddy parts bike.
hmmmm ... Maybe Monterey
May 8, 2026 at 5:14 AM -
Prime Target replied to the thread Brake caliper pistons.
I spun them around and used EBC pads. I've never seen a caliper that had pistons that way. Thanks for the insight. Now I know why they...
May 8, 2026 at 5:13 AM -
Prime Target replied to the thread Brake caliper pistons.
Thanks Cap. I used the red grease that the BC kits supply. Suff works really well. I did wipe a bit of DOT 4 in the barrels
May 8, 2026 at 5:10 AM -
Prime Target liked Captain 80s's post in the thread Brake caliper pistons.
On the 86, the cavity is indeed inward due to the anti-squeal pads facing the brake pads. Only difference is more fluid to prime the...
May 8, 2026 at 5:09 AM -
Prime Target liked Bazza's post in the thread Brake caliper pistons.
Yes - this has always been my scenario.......but appreciate the head's up on the other scenario.
May 8, 2026 at 5:09 AM -
Prime Target liked RogueRC24's post in the thread Brake caliper pistons.
I still use O-ring lube for the seals. Has worked just fine in the past. The first piston I put back together I put them in backwards....
May 8, 2026 at 5:08 AM -
Prime Target liked Captain 80s's post in the thread Brake caliper pistons.
If everything is going to be used soon, no issues. But if your are rebuilding to be used in the future, the brake fluid with absorb...
May 8, 2026 at 5:03 AM -
Prime Target liked Bazza's post in the thread Brake caliper pistons.
I use brake fluid only - as a lubricant for reassembly of the new seals and pistons.
May 8, 2026 at 5:03 AM -
Prime Target liked mello dude's post in the thread Brake caliper pistons.
May as well add....for reassembly, I like the white Silicone grease, vs the red rubber grease that is sometimes suggested. Just personal...
May 8, 2026 at 5:03 AM -
Prime Target replied to the thread Brake caliper pistons.
Thanks Baz. Everything looked really good and came apart nicely. I also use FSM, YouTube, and rely heavily on Joe's tutorials. The...
May 8, 2026 at 5:02 AM -
Prime Target liked Bazza's post in the thread Brake caliper pistons.
Nice photos and your brake parts look great! Pretty straight forward job, once you get the first one done and realize how everything...
May 8, 2026 at 4:54 AM -
Prime Target replied to the thread Brake caliper pistons.
As far as I know, these calipers have never been touched before. I've owned the bike for almost 30 years and bought it from the original...
May 8, 2026 at 4:53 AM -
Prime Target liked mello dude's post in the thread Brake caliper pistons.
The solid side of the pistons go inward, the open side contact the pads.. Like this example......
May 8, 2026 at 4:48 AM -
Aaron Richardson posted a new thread.
Bike for Sale 1999 VFR 800 for sale in Va
Thinking about moving my '99 VFR 800 on. It's absolutely excellent, but it's one of nine bikes in our stable, and things that can handle...
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May 8, 2026 at 3:36 AM
