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Started by GregP, August 27, 2008, 10:55:13 AM

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August 27, 2008, 10:55:13 AM Last Edit: August 27, 2008, 11:09:18 AM by GregP
Anyone have a resource for break caliper rehab?  I have a set of calipers I bought and they are cosmetically subpar and probably could use a rebuild (if there is such a thing). 

Any chance this is something a guy with my limited mental abilities could swing myself?

Suggestions, thoughts, or comments?
Don't expect much and you won't be disappointed.

gm2

#1
August 27, 2008, 11:01:31 AM
....Speeddog
Like this is the racing, no?

GregP

#2
August 27, 2008, 11:21:01 AM
FYI Tokico 4 piston/4pad gold calipers from an 04' GSXR 1000.

Need paint and service/rebuld if possible.

I have a bid on a cleaner set but won't know until Friday.

I bought a set of forks and the guy threw in the ugly calipers.  I couldn't say no but know that I've had time to look them over I don't want to take a chance with suspect breaks.  Forks being sent out for build ASAP so trying to get the bits together for the fork swap.
Don't expect much and you won't be disappointed.

supafly

#3
August 27, 2008, 01:17:33 PM
maybe something like this:

http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?itemID=412&itemType=CATEGORY

And the calipers might just need cleaning/ copper greasing, but yes ATTN Speeddoggggggggggggggg ;D

Speeddog

#4
August 27, 2008, 02:08:43 PM
Talked to my man that does the GSXRZXCBRYZR bike stuff full time....

Rebuild kits are available from Suzuki, about $75 per caliper. Wheeeeee....

He said that unless they're leaking, just disassemble, clean, mask, paint, clean, reassemble.
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Smokescreen

#5
August 27, 2008, 03:01:29 PM
I bought BikeBandit rebuild kit for Tokicos for 30 per.  Was dirty, unpleasent work...
Catching a yellow-jacket in your shirt at seventy miles per hour can double your vocabulary. 

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lucazuma

#6
August 27, 2008, 03:17:02 PM
Quote from: Smokescreen on August 27, 2008, 03:01:29 PM
I bought BikeBandit rebuild kit for Tokicos for 30 per.  Was dirty, unpleasent work...

..thats what you get for working on non Brembo equipement  ;D

red baron

#7
August 27, 2008, 03:28:53 PM
Quote from: Lucazuma on August 27, 2008, 03:17:02 PM
..thats what you get for working on non Brembo equipement  ;D


This from the guy driving an English SUV and a German "sports" car. [laugh]
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SteveG

#8
August 27, 2008, 04:03:05 PM
Quote from: trouble on August 27, 2008, 03:28:53 PM

This from the guy driving an English SUV Ford and a German "sports" car. [laugh]

Fixed it...  :)
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Smokescreen

#9
August 27, 2008, 04:05:26 PM
Quote from: Lucazuma on August 27, 2008, 03:17:02 PM
..thats what you get for working on non Brembo equipement  ;D

I appologize...  It won't happen again.  Since my tokicos went under the rail with the rest of the bike, and the Duc has Brembos!!! Yay!!!
Catching a yellow-jacket in your shirt at seventy miles per hour can double your vocabulary. 

Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.

lucazuma

#10
August 27, 2008, 04:12:51 PM
Quote from: trouble on August 27, 2008, 03:28:53 PM

This from the guy driving an English SUV and a German "sports" car. [laugh]


yes but they BOTH have brembos  :P


(ok maybe the ford doesnt)

Bad Dog

#11
August 30, 2008, 09:13:14 AM
Quote from: Lucazuma on August 27, 2008, 04:12:51 PM

yes but they BOTH have brembos  :P


(ok maybe the ford doesnt)

I have a source.


BD
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GregP

#12
August 30, 2008, 11:31:30 AM
Quote from: Bad Dog on August 30, 2008, 09:13:14 AM
I have a source.


BD

Thanks for the heads up BD.  I won a fresher pair on ebay and am awaiting arrival.  If they are not up to spec I'll hit you up.

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