Hi Russell,I'm absolutely chuffed that not only have you pulled off th job, but by the sound of it, you've done a spanking job of it too! You must take some credit mate,cos rebuilding 6 potters is certainly not a piece of piss, I've seen many guys make a right arse of it and end up with one or more jamming permanently because they mix the pistons up between the holes... congratulations on a job well done mate, and now you've done it it makes you view workshops differently with their daft bills!
Whenever I have something to do on my bike, Delboys is my first search. I love the way you take the time to explain the reasoning behind whatever it is we're repairing. I just did the rear brakes on my 99 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad. So far they work fine, but I had no idea to check the angle of the seal to install them right side up. I didn't know there was a right side up. Tomorrow I'm rebuilding my front brakes (dual, left and right calipers), and I'll be sure to check that along with everything else. Anyways, thanks for your videos. As I said, I watch yours first!
These are the best motorcycle videos on UA-cam by far. I've watched a couple of others as I knew there was something about the seal placement and you covered it PERFECTLY! Thanks heaps again mate.
What a vid! I love a bit of mechanical common sense. How many people take off there calipers and then try and pull the pistons out on the bench. Using the brake lever and some opposite resistance is genius. Top top vid. I have this job to look forward to.
I think your teaching is awesome. You explain things so simply and with a calm attitude without being condescending it makes a novice or slightly above novice to moderate mechanic feel comfortable. When you don't do something all the time or frequently it's reassuring to find knowledge like you have shared to help with the job. Knowledge is power and the key to more beer. Keep up the good.work and teaching.
Hi mate, you can take them off at the same time, it doesn't really matter, but just be sure not to confuse the pistons and mix them up, they must go back in their same holes..they wear according to their sleeve and if you get them mixed up they can bind...good luck with it, let us know how you get on, Cheers Del
Hi there, Penny here, thank you kindly, he makes me stand in the garage holding a camera for two hours, and i still have to cook the dinner afterwards, don't know why i put up with him..lol. thank you for watching.Penny.
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Yeah I've watched several other "How to's" on caliper rebuilds. You are the first to mention the correct orientation of that bottom seal. Well done.
Thanks buddy, not all bikes have that style, these days the seals themselves are square and it's the seal recess that is machined with a slight angle to poke the bottom edge of the seal out, so just check once you pop it in that the lip is on the inside!
10 years later and after a long search I eventually find a vid that gives great detail on the actual fitting and seating of brake piston seals. Many thanks.
Your videos are outstanding...perfect blend of to-the-point while emphasizing the important stuff. Thanks for the tip on not installing the seals backward. Excellent!
thanks del.Watched the vid on cleaning bobbins and front callipers worked a treat and went without a hitch. Not mechanically minded on bikes and found your explanations well better than anything else out there. thanks again for your time.
Brilliant, learnt how to bleed brakes through these videos. About to rebuild a set of Nissins 4 pots to replace the tokico 6 pots on my zx7r so this is really useful. Was always worried about putting the pressure seal in the wrong way so its great to hear a video with clear information
Great tutorial, I pull the brake lever all the way to the handlebar and tie it there with a piece of wire or zip tie etc. before I disconnect the banjo bolt, that will stop the fluid from draining out of the master cylinder. Fluid can still drain from the brake line though and securing it up like you did with the bungee will help prevent that. Keep them coming Del....
This vid inspired me and my mate to clean up his callipers and change the fluid. We were all good until we tried to get pressure back in the lever. After several tense hours we finally used a syringe to push fluid up into the system and shift the air out. The feeling was great when we finally had it all working again! Thanks for the vids, they're great.
Excellent video, lots of detail and very informative tips. Good video work, and I like that you demonstrated all the details and _WHY_ things are the way they are, it really helps me keep these things in mind as I rebuild my calipers. I was considering having somebody else do it but once I watched your video I realized it's much simpler than I had initially thought. Ordered a seal kit and I'll be doing this when they come in. Cheers!
also Del that after reading some of the comments just now i agree with them that you inspire confidence...you would be a good father i am sure. Plus the seal the right way around..wow! no ones ever mentioned that on other videos i've watched.
Without your help it would not been possible your channel saved me headstock bearing, 4 caliper rebuild and 2 fork seal change costs. Which was probably more rhen the bike was worth if i took all that to garage. Keep the amazing work. And thank you. All best Del and Penny. Best wishes.
Thanks mate, so glad we could help, but I like to think the benefit is more than money, you've learned to do things you dind't know, and developed your skills , which will last you a lifetime, so you are not just saving money today, you will still be using these skills in 20yrs time, so pass them on whenever you get a chance and spread that benefit to others, cos isn't that what being a biker is all about?!!
I totally agree but for now im chuffed that i actualy did those things myself, and suprised that i was able to, and it is not difficult just takes some organisation and push/inspiration that you provided. I will pass the knowledge to anyone that needs it. And yes bikers are all family and should stick and help eachother. If you ever ride to poland(Kraków) message me ill accomodate you guys or help find hotel or cheap b&b or w/e will be necessary.
Many thanks for video. Just got my Honda out of hibernation and front calipers stuck. Could not get pistons to move. Off to garage,who kept calipers for four days, only to tell me they were buggered and would need new pistons etc.€250 was their quote. Found you great vid which gave me the confidence to have a go. Pistons out new seals in, great. Thanks again keep them coming!
Well done Roger, that's what we like to hear, do it yourself, make a better job of it while you're at it, and save the cash.... whats not to like... take care and thanks for watching mate... Del.
Really like the way u explain things and your good common sense...never confusing at all. If I could buy u a beer I would and one for the camera woman! Really appreciate your videos...Cheers!!
Brake cleaner is fine, it dries right away and wont leave any residue, just make sure you polish them out with a dry clean cloth before re-assembly...good going mate.. Del.
well I just finished putting my calipers together after a full strip and clean I used metal polish to on the pistons to make them like new, I can not believe the difference now with the bike its a zx6r j1 the travel on the leaver was massive before and now after the strip and clean its rock solid and perfect. All the pistons moving together at the same time its lush. Cheers Del you give me the confidence to do a job that i thought was too difficult its a piece of piss really!!
I’ve signed up just to thank you for your excellent videos. Last weekend I did a full rebuild of my bike forks using the ideas in your video and now I’ve watched this one, I’m going to order some brake bits. Your videos really are invaluable, as the instructions in my Haynes manual don’t make as much sense as yours!
Ha ha, thanks mate, its a privileged to be compared to Mr Haynes and i know what you mean, sometimes it just needs explaining in simple terms...those manuals can be a bit anal sometimes... glad we could help you fellah... cheers, Del.
So far these amazing videos have helped me plastic weld and re build my fairings, bleed my brakes and clutch. An now as of tomorrow re build my front brake callipers
Great video,I'm rebuilding roadliner front brake calipers. Very similar 4 piston setup, but caliper doesn't split in half. I finally got all 4 pistons out with air pressure, I got all the seals out, looking at the last one out, I realized that the inside ones are tapered. Your video was a big help. for putting in the first seals the right way. THANKS for pointing me in the right direction!
Nice one buddy, glad it worked for ya, it's such a simple little thing, but as you can see, it would be quite serious if you got it wrong! Thanks for taking the time to let us know the video helped... ride safe my friend, Del
im doing this in the next few days after doing my oil and filters..cant afford to run a fireblade and pay someone to fix it..your videos do really help
I did this job to the Brembos on my Mille today using nothing but your videos for instruction. That should say a lot about how confidence inspiring your instruction is. The whole thing couldn't have gone better! Roll on the 6 pots rebuild on my GSX. I also changed my chain and sprockets today and that was another first for me! PS I had to order the seals from KTM as the Brembos are the same ones they use on the Superduke!
Very helpful, thought I knew brakes by now..Could not get all the pistons out with air compressor. Your technique is the best, use fluid first, then pliers. Just spent all night trying to get these suckers out with air compressor, was driving me crazy. Thanks again Mate. phil, NC, USA
Just bought a 98 600s for 550 nicker with 10 mth MOT 21k, looking forward to much tinkering with the aid of your well composed videos. Clutch is slipping, brakes are buttock clenching, idling high so lots of fun :D Many thanks for your efforts
Absolutely wonderful to watch. Very very professional. My go to motorcycle videos from now on. Marvellous explanation of everything. I own a Suzuki gxsr 1100 1997. Thanks from New Zealand.
Thanks Raymond, The good old Gixer 1100 is probably the hardest sports bike ever made, no compromise, heavy, and masses of power... it doesn't purport to be a tourer, just a hairy chested muscle bike... Awesome.. !
Thanks again Del. Just about to change the seals on my brakes and you're the only person that's said anything about putting the seals in the right way. The Haynes manual doesn't even mention that! Pretty critical info. Cheers.
Hey Del Just thought I'd post to say that thanks to you and this video I managed to replace the seals on the front calipers on my 2009 Street Triple R. One thing I did find out, though........the pressure seals don't seem to be shaped on my calipers....I could feel the lip every time and even removed one, flipped it and could still feel it. So I guess the caliper must be designed so the seal is made and the rubber seals are square. Had a slightly tricky job bleeding the system (my first time ever bleeding brakes) but managed and been out for a short run - everything working fine with no leaks. Complete flush of fluid too. I'd never done anything like this before but your video gave me the confidence and info I needed. Thanks a million....probably saved me a couple of hundred quid!!! Cheers!!! PS....the nerdy word you were looking for....trapezoid :)
darich67 Hi Buddy, Glad the video could help you out, and yeah, some calieprs have a shaped groove that stick the bottom of the seal out... as long as its in the right orientation then thats fine.. Thanks for watching buddy, and good luck with your projects.. Del.
Great video. I have never done this before, but will be doing it at the weekend as front wheel is binding. Really appreciate the tips as well. I feel confident to go ahead with the job now.
Moonfleet41 Just thought I would update and say that I have now overhauled both my front calipers, they are back on bike and working like new. Bit of a pain as the Yamaha blue spot calipers do not split. But from never touching brakes to actually being able to do it..well I just say thanks again for the videos..and saving me an absolute fortune.
Hi again, good to hear from you, am glad we've been able to help... if we get he right support from our viewers, then we should be able to continue doing this going forward, it's great to reach out and help each other, when we produce the videos we work on production and filming every step which helps the viewer, but is very time consuming, so we just juggle this with day jobs and can make it work thanks to the support of our Patrons....
Thanks Del, i'm going to have a skim around tomorrow and try and get them. only place i've found supplying them was wemoto, at £30 per set, and of course, i've got 2 calipers! but thanks for the advice on them, i've spent the best part of 4 hours browsing your videos!
Not sure what exactly you are asking? The dust seals do snap into a recess so they need to be levered out carefully (if you don't have any new ones) and then popped back in firmly afterwards, but generally the dust boots are manual fit on and off... hope that helps with what you wanted, Del
Many thanks for this vid, sucessfully rebuilt my tokico six pots after watching this, the first time I've lifted a spanner to my bike, saved me a fortune at the repair shop. And as an added bonus i now know my brakes inside out, Cheers mate, your a legend :-)
i have the same problem on the zx9 front right i was going to have them sent of to be rebuilt which was costing me over a £150 to do but after watching this im doin it myself only i have 6 pots to do in each caliper lol but it's something to do over winter. thanks for the advice on the seals to. great vid as always cheers del.
Glad you liked my fix on the hydraulics Del. Another thing I meant to mention was, just as you had warned, most of the dust seal groves were full of crusty crud, so I cut the head of a bicycle spoke off, flattened the turned end with a hammer, filed it square and used it as a right angled scraper to clean out the groves, worked a treat! The threaded end also acted as a mild scraper in poking gunge out of the drilled oil ways. Result!
Hi mate,thanks for your kind words, brakes can sometimes be a little difficult to free up.The process of heating up an item & allowing it to cool again is referred to as a heat cycle & with brakes & tyres, exhausts, etc., this happens countless times in the life of the item, continued heat cycling can lead to seizures & dis-assembley problems so nothing out of the ordinary, I just need to know what you mean by 'screw cap over the bolt', could you explain or send a photo so I can help? Cheers Del
Hi mate, when I replaced mine the salt build up behind the dust seals had actually pushed them out and caused them to get trapped, which damaged them, so I had no choice...but as long as they are in perfectly good condition and not leaking, then there's no reason not to clean them thoroughly & reinstall them, just when you're done give the bike a good thorough test before relying on them...unless they've done over 30,000 miles, they shouldn't be worn...good luck, let me know how it goes, Del
Wow, I actually didn't realise the seals were shaped and had to go in a 'correct' way! I must have been lucky with the calipers I have put seals in on my past bikes Fantastic video, I am feeling considerably noobish now!
+Red Thunder Hey Red, not all selas are shaped, some are square and the slot they fit into is shallower one side and makes the lip if the seal stik out... and we all learn every day ha..!? thanks for watching buddy..
Nice one mate, well done, it's just basic housekeeping and you'll be amazed how it can transform your brakes! Good luck with the job, let me know if you get stuck, always happy to help, Cheers Del
Brilliant instructional mate. I started doing as much on my bike as I could to save money and quickly realised two things (1) I really enjoyed it! (2) paying for work to be done is no guarantee it will be done properly. If you do it yourself you have more of an idea what state your bike is in IMO. Brakes and electrics have fazed me up to now. Not any longer though (well brakes anyway) thanks to this vid and part 2. Really appreciate the detail and effort in general. Thanks
Hi Craig, thank you for your kind words... that's how it started for us, realising that people wanted to maintain their bikes, but the dealers were doing a pretty good job of scaring everyone off even doing the most basic jobs, and then couple that with their prices! Like us, most are just normal, working people, and whilst we realise all businesses have to make living, when we hear from the prices people have been charged, it's shocking sometimes, especially for basic maintenance, so we thought we'd share some tips and show what we do, the response has been amazing... and like you say, it gives you a real sense of pride in ownership of your bike! As long as people keep watching, we'll keep doing what we do! Ride safe my friend, all the best, Del & Penny
Will be watching this video as i do a full front calliper rebuild on my Suzuki bandit, then ill get it checked by a professional just to be safe another great video thanks alot!
Hello, I watched several videos and your video was the only one that mentioned about putting in the seals the right way, I don't if the instruction for the seal kit I just ordered mentions it or not but I was glad you did, thanks.
I have a Suzuki Intruder 1500,and have just ordered a rebuild kit for my fronts,plus pads..i just paid a garage $880 for a total rebuild of the rear brakes...Hopefully your video will be a big help in saving me another garage bill!!! Your video was very informative....
OMG... $880? that's the most ridiculous sum of money I've ever heard! After all, it's just cleaning and few seals... the most I've heard a garage charging to re-build two front calipers is £250 but this doesn't surprise me, as the one thing dealers love to do is charge lol! good luck with your re-builds, feel free to drop us a line if you get stuck!
Hi mate, to clean the pistons I used "Solvol Autosol" polish...its an abrasive metal polish and leave them like new... if you see a kit for sale it should state what is in there, is will usually be the pressure seals and dust seals, plus maybe the centre seal too....as long as they are comprehensive then you should be ok... good luck with it.. Del.
Thank you kindly, Sir, that is exactly why we upload them and great that it's not only saved you a bit, but taught you a bit too ... ride safe, my friend, Del
Hi Ian// that's great to hear mate, I love it when a plan comes together. .lol its not just the money saving that you have achieved but also you now know more about your bike and are better in touch with the important parts like brakes...and that has t be all good... well done mate, and glad it worked for you.. ride safe fellah, del.
@@SEANO1810 Yes mate, as long as they are clean with no nicks or cuts in them, and they weren't leaking before, then you should be able to re-use them, but remember that they're old seals and perhaps get some in the future, just to be safe!
Excellent video. I'm a 60 year old mechanical engineer with over 45 years experience working on cars and bikes. I have one small suggestion: When you describing "cracking" bolts, apply a quick pulse of power to the wrench. Not with a hammer, just with your hands. This will create a point load and will be easier to crack the bolt and it will result in fewer broken bolts. A lot of force, gradually applied will break more bolts than a quick jerk or force. Thanks again! Great video!
Hi David, thank you for that sterling advice, and I already know that to be absolutely correct, as it was something taught to me by my grandfather - in a video I did on fork seals, I made mention of that technique for cracking off the bottom bolt in the forks... mainly because it screws in to the damper rod and there's nothing other than the force of the internal spring to stop that from turning, and if you give it a good sharp snap with the heel of your hand on the wrench, then usually it breaks free first time... I love how the oldest advice are still the best, and being passed down through the generations... thank you again for your input, it's great to be reminded of the important little things we can forget... all the best, Del
Hi mate, glad you got the pins sorted & seized pins are a common problem if you don't clean your brakes. There are 3 ways to plump your front calipers, so how have you got them hosed up so that I can just how to bleed them? Is it the factory way with a splitter? or 2 hoses from the bar to each separately, or a single hose to one and then piggy-backed to the other? ... oh, and have you emptied the hoses completely, or just taken the ends off at the bottom? ...
Thanks mate, easy old job aye...and next time, try using the spikey clip bit on a Bic Biro cap...works great to dig the salty crap out... thanks for your comment chap, fun as always.. cheers, Del.
HI mate, and thanks for your kind comments, good old GPX calipers, don't they just love to seize up?! To anser your question, no,you can get away with using the old ones as long as they aren't worn or split,you have to take the calipers apart and take the seals out as the salt water gets in behind them, dries, leaving the salt behind which builds up and pushes the seals out,once you've scraped cleaned all this out you can rebuild them,but for me they were £8,so it was a no brainer,Good luck Del
This is really good, I was riding today and coming home my back break wasn't releasing is a 2002 kawasaki Meanstreak 1500cc not sure I have nerve to take apart the brake to see what's wrong...but this is definitely informative. I tempted to just ride without the back break until I'm able to understand exactly what the problem is.
You have some commonalities with Gordon Ramsay in your presentation style. Not the losing of the temper style. Really professional, concise, informative and easy to follow. Your work is a stand out compared to the mixed bag you normally find on UA-cam.
Thank you so much Matthew, that's very kind of you, I don't have any conscious intention in the way I present things, just try to be myself and keep it clean and positive, glad you enjoy the videos, and thank you for watching.
Hello jay. Its probably binding due to being caked up with dust and dirt....when you ride, the rubbing brake gets hot and expands, which just makes it worse...you'll have to take it off, take the pads out of it, and clean the crap out...if that doesnt sort it, then its time to rebuild the caliper with new seals...good luck mate.. Del.
Thanks Nika, appreciate you watching, it makes me happy that people make use of the videos for the purpose they were posted, glad it helped, take care, Del
Hi mate, you are so right, nothing like a applying a bit of lateral thought ... no matter how many fancy tools you buy, you can always rely on Grandpa's method ... Cheers Del
Hi Joni. there is no doubt what so ever that rebuilding your calipers would definitley eliminate all the binding, they will operate like new again and stay that way for a year or more...but only attempt it yoursrlf if you're sure you can understand the job from start to finish, and make sure you do a good safe job of it...of you can,,then get stuck in...The seals and a bit of fluid are all it needs in parts, so labour by a garage should be about 3 hours tops, it just depends on thier hourly rate
You've just given me all the lil tips I was look'in for Del. Checked mine today and looks a bit of a mess in my calliper, so have ordered a rebuild kit. gonna replace the pots as well, thought might as well, seeing as gonna have it all in bits................. my outer dust sills look like they've melted!!!!
Hi mate, well spotted, sticky calipers don't only bind you'll also have reduced braking power, which is all bad! Leave the caliper plumbed up, soak the gum line of the pistons with WD40 for an hour or so to soften the crud then pump them out with the brake lever..hold back the ones that move which will focus the power on the stuck one & prevent them popping out..that usually works fine,but if it doesn't let me know,there are a few other options that are a bit rougher if you are really in trouble
I don't have a Bandit600 and I can't picture the assembly in my head, but with slide pin calipers just take the whole assembly off the bike & do it on the bench, they are not designed to come off whilst mounted to the fork leg, sorry I can't be more help, good luck, Del
what a numpty! I did say I was a bit of an Ignoramus! after 5 minutes of looking at the master cylinder holes with the cap off and watching my nice new piston gubins inside sliding back and forth as they should, it accrued to me that they are not sliding very far........ so I loosened the adjuster bolt by the brake lever! ; ( Brakes working again now! silly arse! had to come clean if for no other reason than to give you and Penny a good giggle!! Thanks and keep putting up these great Vids.
Now thats fine idiot behaviour, you'd make a great fellow idiot for the collective... there are already a few hundred of us on the forum...so join us and maybe we'll see you at a meet soon...Here's a link.. bikers.boards.net/ That is of course if you're brakes will let you leave the garage..duh..lol
Got one of those piston tools that push them back in brilliant didn’t even know they were a thing til I saw you use one only new to workin on bikes handy to see what way you do things
Thanks buddy, i appreciate the sub, and im glad you're gonna get stuck into the job yourself, its not hard, and will save you a few bob too... thanks mate, and good luck with the job. Ride safe, Del.
Thanks mate, you're too kind, we are bikers like you, and over the years the old school brotherhood has kind of shifted away a bit with less people meeting and forming proper clubs for social interaction....but the Internet has given us back that contact and ten fold too... also, being as its the chosen medium of the youth to keep in touch...what more could us old farts want to help us spread the word to the new blood and help them keep their bikes safe and save money on garage bills, result aye
Hi Billy, yes it is mate, you'll have to strip the caliper to it;s bare castings and the powder coaters much ensure that absolutely NONE of the mateing surfaces get any powder on them or they will leak... and on top of that, as powder coating is very hard, it can chip, which makes it hard to keep looking good... but plenty of people do it, specially the Barry Boys on their hot hatches... good luck with it, Del
Hi Donald, as I use mine all the time I splashed out on a Snap On one which is about £30, but a Britool or Draper one would be just as good and I think you can buy individuals from places like Machine Mart... if that fails, then you can maybe consider the investment in a Snap On one ... thank you for your lovely comments, so glad to hear you enjoy and thanks for taking the trouble to say so, it is much appreciated! Good luck with it, Del & Penny
Now that is brilliant.. a comment like that gladdens my cynical old heart, i post these videos for no other reason than to achieve exactly what you have said, to prevent my fellow bikers from flushing hard earned money when they can do it themselves... two things i ask?... pass on the favour to another rider, knowledge is power..and take some of that £150 you will save and go treat the lady to a slap up meal and night out...got to keep the gurls on side aye.... thanks again mate, cheers, Del.
Hi Ade.. that's an old college class rule, but in practice, as long as the caliper isnt too old and then its fine..the castings didnt have any scoring and the pistons were mint...but i will agree, if you want to be totally OCD and make a tip top job, then keep each piston matched to the hole it came from.. good point well made mate. Thanks for watching mate, take care, Del.
Loverly job :-), ive done my own and frends, and my rule is clean clean clean. I dont disconnect the hose unless i have to, as i often dont have new banjo washers. For really nasty ring grooves ive used soft wood or soft plastic to clean them, otherwise a clean cloth works fine, old toothbrushes work well. If im just replacing pads then i pump the pistons nearly out and clean them, dont want the ridge of crap hitting the seals. Great tutorial :-)
Thank you very much for all this info, I now have to do this to my bike, a Yamaha WR125R Front brake caliper, and my seals are £21 on ebay but thank's to you i will now save myself £60 that's what i was told from Tinklers Motorcycle, This is all because i put new pads in myself back and front, but the front one's are holding on to the disk. so i will follow what you say and hope for the best!! Thanks alot m8 now i have subbed to you, you have alot of interesting video's. Steve...
Great video Del. I was looking for a way of shifting a stuck piston in the front calipers of my ZZR1100 and thought of using the hydraulics but liked your tip on cleaning the caliper first with soap and water and also the tip on cracking the assembly bolts before removing the caliper. Also your trick of the old inner tube worked great on working the piston free. Mind you, the one was so tight I did unfortunately mark the piston (new one on order!) however worked well on removing all the others including rear caliper. A further suggestion though, on twin disc bikes it's best to remove both calipers at the same time and carefully pump the pistons out, otherwise as I found, you've lost the ability to tackle the second one because the fluid's gone on the first! I ended up using a nut and bolt with a couple of fibre washers to sandwich the loose banjo so I could top up with fluid and pump the second set out.
Hi Jeff.. You are right on the twin caliper question mate, you'll need the hydraulics fully plumbed up and working to get them out...and tha can be tricky....but i like the trick you used too, like all these things my friend, you just improvise and overcome aye.. well done for tackling it mate... all the best, Del.
Hey Mike. Good going buddy, its not hard and as long as you take your time, and make sure you double check everything, and properly road test it afterwards, then you should be fine...another thing the video didn't cover...make sure that when you take the pistons out, that they go back into the same cylinder they came from...good luck with it and thanks for the sub..Del.
Very helpful, my Honda's front brake is pretty similar to yours. I have two stuck pistons, one small piston on the left side and one large piston on the right, that's healthy for the disc isn't it! New seals are on their way and a clean is in order!
if its come right out, then you have probably got some dirt in the joint thats binding it up.....why not just whip it apart and clean everything...its a ball ache i know, but the brake will be better than it has ever been.... good luck mate.. Del.
Hi Russell,I'm absolutely chuffed that not only have you pulled off th job, but by the sound of it, you've done a spanking job of it too! You must take some credit mate,cos rebuilding 6 potters is certainly not a piece of piss, I've seen many guys make a right arse of it and end up with one or more jamming permanently because they mix the pistons up between the holes... congratulations on a job well done mate, and now you've done it it makes you view workshops differently with their daft bills!
for a man who is not actually a chef you sure know your onions ! thank you !
Thank you Sir, you're very kind.
Cheers Del, just rebuilt my Brembo. great vids. You vids are the Wikipedia of motorbike maintenance 👍
Whenever I have something to do on my bike, Delboys is my first search. I love the way you take the time to explain the reasoning behind whatever it is we're repairing. I just did the rear brakes on my 99 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad. So far they work fine, but I had no idea to check the angle of the seal to install them right side up. I didn't know there was a right side up. Tomorrow I'm rebuilding my front brakes (dual, left and right calipers), and I'll be sure to check that along with everything else. Anyways, thanks for your videos. As I said, I watch yours first!
These are the best motorcycle videos on UA-cam by far. I've watched a couple of others as I knew there was something about the seal placement and you covered it PERFECTLY! Thanks heaps again mate.
You're most welcome Mike. Glad it was helpful, and thank you for your kind feedback!
What a vid! I love a bit of mechanical common sense. How many people take off there calipers and then try and pull the pistons out on the bench. Using the brake lever and some opposite resistance is genius. Top top vid. I have this job to look forward to.
Your videos are some of the best videos on UA-cam. Thank you for all the information and explanation!
Thanks mate, much appreciated, that's very kind.
I think your teaching is awesome. You explain things so simply and with a calm attitude without being condescending it makes a novice or slightly above novice to moderate mechanic feel comfortable. When you don't do something all the time or frequently it's reassuring to find knowledge like you have shared to help with the job. Knowledge is power and the key to more beer. Keep up the good.work and teaching.
Hi mate, you can take them off at the same time, it doesn't really matter, but just be sure not to confuse the pistons and mix them up, they must go back in their same holes..they wear according to their sleeve and if you get them mixed up they can bind...good luck with it, let us know how you get on, Cheers Del
Hi there, Penny here, thank you kindly, he makes me stand in the garage holding a camera for two hours, and i still have to cook the dinner afterwards, don't know why i put up with him..lol. thank you for watching.Penny.
Yeah I've watched several other "How to's" on caliper rebuilds. You are the first to mention the correct orientation of that bottom seal. Well done.
Thanks buddy, not all bikes have that style, these days the seals themselves are square and it's the seal recess that is machined with a slight angle to poke the bottom edge of the seal out, so just check once you pop it in that the lip is on the inside!
10 years later and after a long search I eventually find a vid that gives great detail on the actual fitting and seating of brake piston seals. Many thanks.
Glad I could help!
Your videos are outstanding...perfect blend of to-the-point while emphasizing the important stuff. Thanks for the tip on not installing the seals backward. Excellent!
Thank you so much, you are very kind... Ride safe.. Del.
thanks del.Watched the vid on cleaning bobbins and front callipers worked a treat and went without a hitch. Not mechanically minded on bikes and found your explanations well better than anything else out there. thanks again for your time.
Brilliant, learnt how to bleed brakes through these videos. About to rebuild a set of Nissins 4 pots to replace the tokico 6 pots on my zx7r so this is really useful. Was always worried about putting the pressure seal in the wrong way so its great to hear a video with clear information
Thanks Matthew, good luck with yours, thats a great upgrade and will make a huge improvement over the OEM calipers...
Great tutorial, I pull the brake lever all the way to the handlebar and tie it there with a piece of wire or zip tie etc. before I disconnect the banjo bolt, that will stop the fluid from draining out of the master cylinder. Fluid can still drain from the brake line though and securing it up like you did with the bungee will help prevent that.
Keep them coming Del....
This vid inspired me and my mate to clean up his callipers and change the fluid. We were all good until we tried to get pressure back in the lever. After several tense hours we finally used a syringe to push fluid up into the system and shift the air out. The feeling was great when we finally had it all working again! Thanks for the vids, they're great.
Thanks again dude. You are by far the best I have come across on UA-cam. Your videos are excellent, very well delivered and informative. :)
Thank you Sir... Glad you like the videos!
Excellent video, lots of detail and very informative tips. Good video work, and I like that you demonstrated all the details and _WHY_ things are the way they are, it really helps me keep these things in mind as I rebuild my calipers. I was considering having somebody else do it but once I watched your video I realized it's much simpler than I had initially thought. Ordered a seal kit and I'll be doing this when they come in. Cheers!
Good luck with mate, glad the videos help you... thanks for getting in touch! Del
Knowledge is power!
also Del that after reading some of the comments just now i agree with them that you inspire confidence...you would be a good father i am sure. Plus the seal the right way around..wow! no ones ever mentioned that on other videos i've watched.
Without your help it would not been possible your channel saved me headstock bearing, 4 caliper rebuild and 2 fork seal change costs. Which was probably more rhen the bike was worth if i took all that to garage. Keep the amazing work. And thank you. All best Del and Penny. Best wishes.
Thanks mate, so glad we could help, but I like to think the benefit is more than money, you've learned to do things you dind't know, and developed your skills , which will last you a lifetime, so you are not just saving money today, you will still be using these skills in 20yrs time, so pass them on whenever you get a chance and spread that benefit to others, cos isn't that what being a biker is all about?!!
I totally agree but for now im chuffed that i actualy did those things myself, and suprised that i was able to, and it is not difficult just takes some organisation and push/inspiration that you provided. I will pass the knowledge to anyone that needs it. And yes bikers are all family and should stick and help eachother. If you ever ride to poland(Kraków) message me ill accomodate you guys or help find hotel or cheap b&b or w/e will be necessary.
You are right, bikers are a family, and we really appreciate your kind comments and support... Dziękuję , przyjacielu
Thanks for taking the time to let us know - glad the videos help you - Cheers Del & Penny
Its just so unbelievably satisfying working on my own bike nearly as good as riding it. I love not paying workshop bills.
Many thanks for video. Just got my Honda out of hibernation and front calipers stuck. Could not get pistons to move. Off to garage,who kept calipers for four days, only to tell me they were buggered and would need new pistons etc.€250 was their quote. Found you great vid which gave me the confidence to have a go. Pistons out new seals in, great. Thanks again keep them coming!
Well done Roger, that's what we like to hear, do it yourself, make a better job of it while you're at it, and save the cash.... whats not to like... take care and thanks for watching mate... Del.
Really like the way u explain things and your good common sense...never confusing at all. If I could buy u a beer I would and one for the camera woman! Really appreciate your videos...Cheers!!
Brake cleaner is fine, it dries right away and wont leave any residue, just make sure you polish them out with a dry clean cloth before re-assembly...good going mate.. Del.
well I just finished putting my calipers together after a full strip and clean I used metal polish to on the pistons to make them like new, I can not believe the difference now with the bike its a zx6r j1 the travel on the leaver was massive before and now after the strip and clean its rock solid and perfect. All the pistons moving together at the same time its lush. Cheers Del you give me the confidence to do a job that i thought was too difficult its a piece of piss really!!
I’ve signed up just to thank you for your excellent videos. Last weekend I did a full rebuild of my bike forks using the ideas in your video and now I’ve watched this one, I’m going to order some brake bits. Your videos really are invaluable, as the instructions in my Haynes manual don’t make as much sense as yours!
Ha ha, thanks mate, its a privileged to be compared to Mr Haynes and i know what you mean, sometimes it just needs explaining in simple terms...those manuals can be a bit anal sometimes... glad we could help you fellah... cheers, Del.
So far these amazing videos have helped me plastic weld and re build my fairings, bleed my brakes and clutch. An now as of tomorrow re build my front brake callipers
Thanks Tim, you're very kind mate, and am really impressed you're doing it all yourself fellah!
Brilliantly explained and demonstrated. Have now got the confidence to have a go myself.
Many thanks, and good luck with it, hope it works for you.. take care.. Del.
Great video,I'm rebuilding roadliner front brake calipers. Very similar 4 piston setup, but
caliper doesn't split in half. I finally got all 4 pistons out with air pressure, I got all the
seals out, looking at the last one out, I realized that the inside ones are tapered. Your
video was a big help. for putting in the first seals the right way. THANKS for pointing me
in the right direction!
Nice one buddy, glad it worked for ya, it's such a simple little thing, but as you can see, it would be quite serious if you got it wrong! Thanks for taking the time to let us know the video helped... ride safe my friend, Del
im doing this in the next few days after doing my oil and filters..cant afford to run a fireblade and pay someone to fix it..your videos do really help
I did this job to the Brembos on my Mille today using nothing but your videos for instruction. That should say a lot about how confidence inspiring your instruction is. The whole thing couldn't have gone better! Roll on the 6 pots rebuild on my GSX. I also changed my chain and sprockets today and that was another first for me! PS I had to order the seals from KTM as the Brembos are the same ones they use on the Superduke!
Very helpful, thought I knew brakes by now..Could not get all the pistons out with air compressor. Your technique is the best, use fluid first, then pliers. Just spent all night trying to get these suckers out with air compressor, was driving me crazy.
Thanks again Mate.
phil, NC, USA
Just bought a 98 600s for 550 nicker with 10 mth MOT 21k, looking forward to much tinkering with the aid of your well composed videos. Clutch is slipping, brakes are buttock clenching, idling high so lots of fun :D
Many thanks for your efforts
Thanks Peter, good luck with your project, enjoy the journey!
Absolutely wonderful to watch. Very very professional. My go to motorcycle videos from now on. Marvellous explanation of everything. I own a Suzuki gxsr 1100 1997. Thanks from New Zealand.
Thanks Raymond, The good old Gixer 1100 is probably the hardest sports bike ever made, no compromise, heavy, and masses of power... it doesn't purport to be a tourer, just a hairy chested muscle bike... Awesome.. !
Thanks again Del. Just about to change the seals on my brakes and you're the only person that's said anything about putting the seals in the right way. The Haynes manual doesn't even mention that! Pretty critical info. Cheers.
Hi del, Thank you very much for taking the trouble to make and post this. i am just about to clean my brakes out. I now feel a lot better informed!
Hey Del
Just thought I'd post to say that thanks to you and this video I managed to replace the seals on the front calipers on my 2009 Street Triple R.
One thing I did find out, though........the pressure seals don't seem to be shaped on my calipers....I could feel the lip every time and even removed one, flipped it and could still feel it. So I guess the caliper must be designed so the seal is made and the rubber seals are square.
Had a slightly tricky job bleeding the system (my first time ever bleeding brakes) but managed and been out for a short run - everything working fine with no leaks.
Complete flush of fluid too.
I'd never done anything like this before but your video gave me the confidence and info I needed.
Thanks a million....probably saved me a couple of hundred quid!!!
Cheers!!!
PS....the nerdy word you were looking for....trapezoid :)
darich67 Hi Buddy, Glad the video could help you out, and yeah, some calieprs have a shaped groove that stick the bottom of the seal out... as long as its in the right orientation then thats fine.. Thanks for watching buddy, and good luck with your projects.. Del.
Great video. I have never done this before, but will be doing it at the weekend as front wheel is binding. Really appreciate the tips as well. I feel confident to go ahead with the job now.
Good luck with the job buddy, hope it goes well... and glad the video helps!
Moonfleet41 Just thought I would update and say that I have now overhauled both my front calipers, they are back on bike and working like new. Bit of a pain as the Yamaha blue spot calipers do not split. But from never touching brakes to actually being able to do it..well I just say thanks again for the videos..and saving me an absolute fortune.
Hi again, good to hear from you, am glad we've been able to help... if we get he right support from our viewers, then we should be able to continue doing this going forward, it's great to reach out and help each other, when we produce the videos we work on production and filming every step which helps the viewer, but is very time consuming, so we just juggle this with day jobs and can make it work thanks to the support of our Patrons....
hi delboy and penny thank you for the info on the shelving cheers mike. keep up the wonderful work
Thanks Del, i'm going to have a skim around tomorrow and try and get them. only place i've found supplying them was wemoto, at £30 per set, and of course, i've got 2 calipers! but thanks for the advice on them, i've spent the best part of 4 hours browsing your videos!
Great video!
I love the way you put "use common sense" on little details such as "Use this as not to damage..." A pro stuffs!!
Thanks mate...glad you liked it.. and glad the videos can help you.. Del.
Not sure what exactly you are asking? The dust seals do snap into a recess so they need to be levered out carefully (if you don't have any new ones) and then popped back in firmly afterwards, but generally the dust boots are manual fit on and off... hope that helps with what you wanted, Del
Many thanks for this vid, sucessfully rebuilt my tokico six pots after watching this, the first time I've lifted a spanner to my bike, saved me a fortune at the repair shop. And as an added bonus i now know my brakes inside out, Cheers mate, your a legend :-)
i have the same problem on the zx9 front right i was going to have them sent of to be rebuilt which was costing me over a £150 to do but after watching this im doin it myself only i have 6 pots to do in each caliper lol but it's something to do over winter. thanks for the advice on the seals to. great vid as always cheers del.
Glad you liked my fix on the hydraulics Del. Another thing I meant to mention was, just as you had warned, most of the dust seal groves were full of crusty crud, so I cut the head of a bicycle spoke off, flattened the turned end with a hammer, filed it square and used it as a right angled scraper to clean out the groves, worked a treat! The threaded end also acted as a mild scraper in poking gunge out of the drilled oil ways. Result!
Hi mate,thanks for your kind words, brakes can sometimes be a little difficult to free up.The process of heating up an item & allowing it to cool again is referred to as a heat cycle & with brakes & tyres, exhausts, etc., this happens countless times in the life of the item, continued heat cycling can lead to seizures & dis-assembley problems so nothing out of the ordinary, I just need to know what you mean by 'screw cap over the bolt', could you explain or send a photo so I can help? Cheers Del
Hi mate, when I replaced mine the salt build up behind the dust seals had actually pushed them out and caused them to get trapped, which damaged them, so I had no choice...but as long as they are in perfectly good condition and not leaking, then there's no reason not to clean them thoroughly & reinstall them, just when you're done give the bike a good thorough test before relying on them...unless they've done over 30,000 miles, they shouldn't be worn...good luck, let me know how it goes, Del
Thanks for the video. did the back brake last week from your video and it work superb. so time for the front one this week !! cheers 😀
+adam beatty Glad it helped Adam, good luck with the front !
Wow, I actually didn't realise the seals were shaped and had to go in a 'correct' way!
I must have been lucky with the calipers I have put seals in on my past bikes
Fantastic video, I am feeling considerably noobish now!
+Red Thunder Hey Red, not all selas are shaped, some are square and the slot they fit into is shallower one side and makes the lip if the seal stik out... and we all learn every day ha..!? thanks for watching buddy..
Nice one mate, well done, it's just basic housekeeping and you'll be amazed how it can transform your brakes! Good luck with the job, let me know if you get stuck, always happy to help, Cheers Del
Brilliant instructional mate. I started doing as much on my bike as I could to save money and quickly realised two things (1) I really enjoyed it! (2) paying for work to be done is no guarantee it will be done properly. If you do it yourself you have more of an idea what state your bike is in IMO.
Brakes and electrics have fazed me up to now. Not any longer though (well brakes anyway) thanks to this vid and part 2.
Really appreciate the detail and effort in general.
Thanks
Hi Craig, thank you for your kind words... that's how it started for us, realising that people wanted to maintain their bikes, but the dealers were doing a pretty good job of scaring everyone off even doing the most basic jobs, and then couple that with their prices! Like us, most are just normal, working people, and whilst we realise all businesses have to make living, when we hear from the prices people have been charged, it's shocking sometimes, especially for basic maintenance, so we thought we'd share some tips and show what we do, the response has been amazing... and like you say, it gives you a real sense of pride in ownership of your bike! As long as people keep watching, we'll keep doing what we do! Ride safe my friend, all the best, Del & Penny
Never trust mechanics, they are bad ass most of em
Will be watching this video as i do a full front calliper rebuild on my Suzuki bandit, then ill get it checked by a professional just to be safe another great video thanks alot!
Jimbo Deano Cheers Jimbo, good luck with it, and hope it goes well... Del.
Hello,
I watched several videos and your video was the only one that mentioned about putting in the seals the right way, I don't if the instruction for the seal kit I just ordered mentions it or not but I was glad you did, thanks.
Cheers James, glad it could help you buddy... good luck with your referb'.. take care.. Del.
I have a Suzuki Intruder 1500,and have just ordered a rebuild kit for my fronts,plus pads..i just paid a garage $880 for a total rebuild of the rear brakes...Hopefully your video will be a big help in saving me another garage bill!!! Your video was very informative....
OMG... $880? that's the most ridiculous sum of money I've ever heard! After all, it's just cleaning and few seals... the most I've heard a garage charging to re-build two front calipers is £250 but this doesn't surprise me, as the one thing dealers love to do is charge lol! good luck with your re-builds, feel free to drop us a line if you get stuck!
Hi mate, to clean the pistons I used "Solvol Autosol" polish...its an abrasive metal polish and leave them like new... if you see a kit for sale it should state what is in there, is will usually be the pressure seals and dust seals, plus maybe the centre seal too....as long as they are comprehensive then you should be ok... good luck with it.. Del.
The person I have heard mention about putting the seal in the right way round, thank you.
Thank you kindly, Sir, that is exactly why we upload them and great that it's not only saved you a bit, but taught you a bit too ... ride safe, my friend, Del
Hi Ian// that's great to hear mate, I love it when a plan comes together. .lol its not just the money saving that you have achieved but also you now know more about your bike and are better in touch with the important parts like brakes...and that has t be all good... well done mate, and glad it worked for you.. ride safe fellah, del.
Great vid Del, is it possible to use the old seals again if not damaged as im having trouble finding new ones? thanks
@@SEANO1810 Yes mate, as long as they are clean with no nicks or cuts in them, and they weren't leaking before, then you should be able to re-use them, but remember that they're old seals and perhaps get some in the future, just to be safe!
@@Moonfleet41 cheers mate 🙂
Cheers mate, congratulations on a job well done, glad it worked for you, Cheers Del
Rebuilding a 79 XS1100 myself. i agree, its very hard to find parts but getting through it. Good luck to you and see you on the road!!
Excellent video. I'm a 60 year old mechanical engineer with over 45 years experience working on cars and bikes. I have one small suggestion: When you describing "cracking" bolts, apply a quick pulse of power to the wrench. Not with a hammer, just with your hands. This will create a point load and will be easier to crack the bolt and it will result in fewer broken bolts. A lot of force, gradually applied will break more bolts than a quick jerk or force. Thanks again! Great video!
Hi David, thank you for that sterling advice, and I already know that to be absolutely correct, as it was something taught to me by my grandfather - in a video I did on fork seals, I made mention of that technique for cracking off the bottom bolt in the forks... mainly because it screws in to the damper rod and there's nothing other than the force of the internal spring to stop that from turning, and if you give it a good sharp snap with the heel of your hand on the wrench, then usually it breaks free first time... I love how the oldest advice are still the best, and being passed down through the generations... thank you again for your input, it's great to be reminded of the important little things we can forget... all the best, Del
Hi mate, glad you got the pins sorted & seized pins are a common problem if you don't clean your brakes. There are 3 ways to plump your front calipers, so how have you got them hosed up so that I can just how to bleed them? Is it the factory way with a splitter? or 2 hoses from the bar to each separately, or a single hose to one and then piggy-backed to the other? ... oh, and have you emptied the hoses completely, or just taken the ends off at the bottom? ...
Thanks mate, easy old job aye...and next time, try using the spikey clip bit on a Bic Biro cap...works great to dig the salty crap out... thanks for your comment chap, fun as always.. cheers, Del.
Superb video again Del keep up the good work
Been on bikes for 40 years. This guy is the Dogs Bollocks. Well done. To be honest to get more noticed form a Forum maybe
I formed a forum a fair few years ago, still going strong mate..!
HI mate, and thanks for your kind comments, good old GPX calipers, don't they just love to seize up?! To anser your question, no,you can get away with using the old ones as long as they aren't worn or split,you have to take the calipers apart and take the seals out as the salt water gets in behind them, dries, leaving the salt behind which builds up and pushes the seals out,once you've scraped cleaned all this out you can rebuild them,but for me they were £8,so it was a no brainer,Good luck Del
This is really good, I was riding today and coming home my back break wasn't releasing is a 2002 kawasaki Meanstreak 1500cc not sure I have nerve to take apart the brake to see what's wrong...but this is definitely informative. I tempted to just ride without the back break until I'm able to understand exactly what the problem is.
You have some commonalities with Gordon Ramsay in your presentation style. Not the losing of the temper style. Really professional, concise, informative and easy to follow. Your work is a stand out compared to the mixed bag you normally find on UA-cam.
Thank you so much Matthew, that's very kind of you, I don't have any conscious intention in the way I present things, just try to be myself and keep it clean and positive, glad you enjoy the videos, and thank you for watching.
Hello jay. Its probably binding due to being caked up with dust and dirt....when you ride, the rubbing brake gets hot and expands, which just makes it worse...you'll have to take it off, take the pads out of it, and clean the crap out...if that doesnt sort it, then its time to rebuild the caliper with new seals...good luck mate.. Del.
Thanks Nika, appreciate you watching, it makes me happy that people make use of the videos for the purpose they were posted, glad it helped, take care, Del
Hi mate, you are so right, nothing like a applying a bit of lateral thought ... no matter how many fancy tools you buy, you can always rely on Grandpa's method ... Cheers Del
Hi Joni. there is no doubt what so ever that rebuilding your calipers would definitley eliminate all the binding, they will operate like new again and stay that way for a year or more...but only attempt it yoursrlf if you're sure you can understand the job from start to finish, and make sure you do a good safe job of it...of you can,,then get stuck in...The seals and a bit of fluid are all it needs in parts, so labour by a garage should be about 3 hours tops, it just depends on thier hourly rate
You've just given me all the lil tips I was look'in for Del. Checked mine today and looks a bit of a mess in my calliper, so have ordered a rebuild kit. gonna replace the pots as well, thought might as well, seeing as gonna have it all in bits................. my outer dust sills look like they've melted!!!!
Hi Chris, good to hear you're gonna do yours buddy.. good luck with it and have a good time... take care buddy.. Del.
Hi mate, well spotted, sticky calipers don't only bind you'll also have reduced braking power, which is all bad! Leave the caliper plumbed up, soak the gum line of the pistons with WD40 for an hour or so to soften the crud then pump them out with the brake lever..hold back the ones that move which will focus the power on the stuck one & prevent them popping out..that usually works fine,but if it doesn't let me know,there are a few other options that are a bit rougher if you are really in trouble
I don't have a Bandit600 and I can't picture the assembly in my head, but with slide pin calipers just take the whole assembly off the bike & do it on the bench, they are not designed to come off whilst mounted to the fork leg, sorry I can't be more help, good luck, Del
what a numpty! I did say I was a bit of an Ignoramus! after 5 minutes of looking at the master cylinder holes with the cap off and watching my nice new piston gubins inside sliding back and forth as they should, it accrued to me that they are not sliding very far........ so I loosened the adjuster bolt by the brake lever! ; (
Brakes working again now! silly arse! had to come clean if for no other reason than to give you and Penny a good giggle!!
Thanks and keep putting up these great Vids.
Now thats fine idiot behaviour, you'd make a great fellow idiot for the collective... there are already a few hundred of us on the forum...so join us and maybe we'll see you at a meet soon...Here's a link.. bikers.boards.net/ That is of course if you're brakes will let you leave the garage..duh..lol
A lot clearer information than some of the other videos on here thanks Del !
Thanks mate, glad the videos help in some way!
Got one of those piston tools that push them back in brilliant didn’t even know they were a thing til I saw you use one only new to workin on bikes handy to see what way you do things
spot on. part 1 is just what I was looking for. on to part 2.
Looking forward to doing my 98 GSXR brakes now. Thanks for making it easy!
Good luck with it Rick...hope ot goes well for you buddy..
Moonfleet41 Thank you, next will be fork seals and steering head bearing.
I have a 98 gsf600 bandit it's only got 2 pistons on each caliper is the process of splitting the caliper the same. Enjoying your content 👍🏻
Thanks buddy, i appreciate the sub, and im glad you're gonna get stuck into the job yourself, its not hard, and will save you a few bob too... thanks mate, and good luck with the job. Ride safe, Del.
Thanks mate, you're too kind, we are bikers like you, and over the years the old school brotherhood has kind of shifted away a bit with less people meeting and forming proper clubs for social interaction....but the Internet has given us back that contact and ten fold too... also, being as its the chosen medium of the youth to keep in touch...what more could us old farts want to help us spread the word to the new blood and help them keep their bikes safe and save money on garage bills, result aye
Hi Billy, yes it is mate, you'll have to strip the caliper to it;s bare castings and the powder coaters much ensure that absolutely NONE of the mateing surfaces get any powder on them or they will leak... and on top of that, as powder coating is very hard, it can chip, which makes it hard to keep looking good... but plenty of people do it, specially the Barry Boys on their hot hatches... good luck with it, Del
Hi Donald, as I use mine all the time I splashed out on a Snap On one which is about £30, but a Britool or Draper one would be just as good and I think you can buy individuals from places like Machine Mart... if that fails, then you can maybe consider the investment in a Snap On one ... thank you for your lovely comments, so glad to hear you enjoy and thanks for taking the trouble to say so, it is much appreciated! Good luck with it, Del & Penny
Now that is brilliant.. a comment like that gladdens my cynical old heart, i post these videos for no other reason than to achieve exactly what you have said, to prevent my fellow bikers from flushing hard earned money when they can do it themselves... two things i ask?... pass on the favour to another rider, knowledge is power..and take some of that £150 you will save and go treat the lady to a slap up meal and night out...got to keep the gurls on side aye.... thanks again mate, cheers, Del.
Hi Ade.. that's an old college class rule, but in practice, as long as the caliper isnt too old and then its fine..the castings didnt have any scoring and the pistons were mint...but i will agree, if you want to be totally OCD and make a tip top job, then keep each piston matched to the hole it came from.. good point well made mate. Thanks for watching mate, take care, Del.
Awesome video! Thanks for posting it. Great explanations on seals and their directionality.
Hi Simon, inside the castings i just used a clean cloth and cotton buds....and used "Autosol" on the pistons... thanks for watching mate, Del.
Loverly job :-), ive done my own and frends, and my rule is clean clean clean.
I dont disconnect the hose unless i have to, as i often dont have new banjo washers.
For really nasty ring grooves ive used soft wood or soft plastic to clean them, otherwise a clean cloth works fine, old toothbrushes work well.
If im just replacing pads then i pump the pistons nearly out and clean them, dont want the ridge of crap hitting the seals.
Great tutorial :-)
Thank you very much for all this info, I now have to do this to my bike, a Yamaha WR125R Front brake caliper, and my seals are £21 on ebay but thank's to you i will now save myself £60 that's what i was told from Tinklers Motorcycle, This is all because i put new pads in myself back and front, but the front one's are holding on to the disk. so i will follow what you say and hope for the best!! Thanks alot m8 now i have subbed to you, you have alot of interesting video's. Steve...
Hi Steve... well done mate, its not hard, just take your time and do one step at a time, drop me a line if you get stuck aye.. good luck.. Del.
Great video Del. I was looking for a way of shifting a stuck piston in the front calipers of my ZZR1100 and thought of using the hydraulics but liked your tip on cleaning the caliper first with soap and water and also the tip on cracking the assembly bolts before removing the caliper. Also your trick of the old inner tube worked great on working the piston free. Mind you, the one was so tight I did unfortunately mark the piston (new one on order!) however worked well on removing all the others including rear caliper. A further suggestion though, on twin disc bikes it's best to remove both calipers at the same time and carefully pump the pistons out, otherwise as I found, you've lost the ability to tackle the second one because the fluid's gone on the first! I ended up using a nut and bolt with a couple of fibre washers to sandwich the loose banjo so I could top up with fluid and pump the second set out.
Hi Jeff..
You are right on the twin caliper question mate, you'll need the hydraulics fully plumbed up and working to get them out...and tha can be tricky....but i like the trick you used too, like all these things my friend, you just improvise and overcome aye.. well done for tackling it mate... all the best, Del.
Still the best DIY in 2019.
supertongvaj and 2020 now🤣🤣
Hey Mike. Good going buddy, its not hard and as long as you take your time, and make sure you double check everything, and properly road test it afterwards, then you should be fine...another thing the video didn't cover...make sure that when you take the pistons out, that they go back into the same cylinder they came from...good luck with it and thanks for the sub..Del.
Very helpful, my Honda's front brake is pretty similar to yours. I have two stuck pistons, one small piston on the left side and one large piston on the right, that's healthy for the disc isn't it!
New seals are on their way and a clean is in order!
if its come right out, then you have probably got some dirt in the joint thats binding it up.....why not just whip it apart and clean everything...its a ball ache i know, but the brake will be better than it has ever been.... good luck mate.. Del.
Thank you for this excellent video!! Learned a lot and prevented me from making NOOB mistakes!
cheers del, keep on with these videos much better than workshop mannuals. cheers billy