Has anyone rebuilt their front calipers? Mine have decided to stick and not release. Any magic to this job???

 

Nope. It's been a while, but there really isn't much to them.

 

I just did my rear caliper.
I can't see how it would be much different.

Super easy.

 

Parts are still available then???

 

Take caliper off mounts, remove pads, pump brake lever until the piston pops out (makes a mess so use a lot of rags).

Clean it all up with brake cleaner and get a new piston if the old one is pitted or rusty.

Fit rubber O Ring, lube piston with brake fluid and (with the bleed nipple open) insert the piston and push it all the way in with a G cramp.

Fit dust boot.

Bleed brake in reverse, using a syringe in the bleed nipple and you'll get through it without need of medication or therapy.

 

Nice.

 

You would probably be amazed how many really ancient parts are still available from the dealer....if they still sell, they still make them....

 

Yeah, some of the 'stuff' is still there. A lot has been obsoleted.

Strange that they just decided to freeze up on me. Although I had been noticing a bit of a squeak. I put the bike up on the jack, and the front wheel wouldn't turn without a lot of effort. They did bleed down a bit, but still are dragging. It's going to have to wait until next March, as I've got too much to do before winter shows up, and the bike is now in my rented storage unit.

 

tokico w/ a custom mount bracket. Real 4-pot stoppers not the ones, albeit better than ours, that Brembo refuses to call theirs.
This is gonna be a winter upgrade for me.
rant over.

 

But I like medication and therapy.