Hello all,
I sent this out last night but it looks like it didn't make it to the
list...
My brakes are pretty bad (even after a complete flush) so i decided to
inspect them more closely. I started with the right front brake. I pulled
out the outer pad (half worn) and proceeded to remove the outer caliper. I
blew some compressed air in the bleeder hole and "pop" came out the piston.
Questions:
- The cylinder wall has a rust ring 2/3 up from the bottom. The wall doens't
appear to be pitted. When I run my finger, i can feel a ridge but looks like
it can be rubbed off. What should i use to clean it up ? The tip of the
guide (that needle thing inside the cylinder) is tappered and uneven. Does
it matter ?
- Can i reuse the existing seals ? or should i get new ones ? The existing
ones look good.
- I suspect all calipers are in the same state. Is rebuilding them a gamble
? Should I just open my wallet and buy new ones ?
Sorry for all the questions but I'd appreciate your advice. I'd like to do
the best thing.
Thanks-
Stephan
'69 2000 San Francisco
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