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Prime Target replied to the thread Brake caliper pistons.
I used new pistons from Brake Crafters. I didn't see any caps on them. The old pistons still have the caps. I didn't think they came off...
May 8, 2026 at 8:30 AM -
Prime Target liked Captain 80s's post in the thread Brake caliper pistons.
Did you remove the caps?
May 8, 2026 at 8:29 AM -
mello dude replied to the thread Bike for Sale 1999 VFR 800 for sale in Va.
Very nice 5th gen! Good luck with the sale...:thumbs:
May 8, 2026 at 6:57 AM -
mello dude liked Aaron Richardson's post in the 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...
May 8, 2026 at 6:56 AM
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mello dude liked Prime Target's post in 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 6:52 AM
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Bazza liked Prime Target's post in 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 6:52 AM
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Bazza liked Prime Target's post in 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 6:51 AM -
Bazza 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 6:51 AM -
Bazza liked Prime Target's post in 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 6:50 AM -
Bazza liked Prime Target's post in 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 6:50 AM -
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
