Has anyone ever rebuilt a Rear Caliper before?

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12-30-2005, 02:33 PM

Mr. Head

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Has anyone ever rebuilt a Rear Caliper before?

Going to be rebuilding mine this weekend and i'm just looking for pointers...

Couldnt find anything in the archives...

TIA

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12-30-2005, 03:26 PM

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Nope, no one : ) Do a write up for the archives.

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12-30-2005, 04:30 PM

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Easy, just do it. Get some anti-sieze, disassemble clean and reassemble with new parts.

I used sandpaper for the guide pin bore because mine were rusted. I wrapped it around a drill bit and reamed it out. Use some brake cleaner too. Put a reasonable amount of anti-sieze on the guide pins.

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12-30-2005, 06:36 PM

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love that pic in your sig !!

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12-30-2005, 06:46 PM

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Re: Has anyone ever rebuilt a Rear Caliper before?

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