Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 > Cleaning brakes. It's all gone wrong

[dave996]

yes the lines are still attached, I'll remove the pads then.
Cheers for the info

[keefer]

Originally posted by skidlids
I was wondering what you were on about Dave
As for cleaning Brakes Keefer is the man to ask

lol
skids provided me with the dirtiest brakes ever.
as you have said remove the pads
then mix up some T-cut with meths and work it into the calliper with a toothbrush, keep you bucket of hot soapy water handy and give them a rinse every now and then,
you will be amazed how bright they are when you finish

[rcgbob44]

I use Gunk or Holts engine clean and a stiff bristle brush, not a wire brush, rinse well and they look like new.


Have a nice day!

[dave996]

Worst case scenario has happened

I was pumping the pistons out on the caliper in the soapy water being carefull not to close the pistons on each other and one popped out, befor I realised this had happened I had already given it a couple of pumps on the leaver

HELP WHAT DO I DO NOW, is it all f**ked or can it still be saved?

Cheers
Dave

[Rob B]

While it was in a bucket of water, doh!

Ah, well; trip it completely and get all the fluids out. Can't leave any water or contaminatd fluid in the casting.

Might as well pop all the pistons out know, too. They'll go back in easy enough, lubed with brake fluid or red rubber grease.


Rgds, Rob

Rgds, Rob

[Edited on 29-11-2005 by Rob B]

[keefer]

as above disconnect it strip it down and leave to dry in the airing cupboard

[dave996]

Cheers Rob.
Thanks for the speedy responce

[PDL]

Originally posted by Desmo748
...Squeeze the lever until the piston is far out as you dare...

Don't worry they will go back together again, once dry.

[Harv748]

I know this doesn't help....but...

[RickyX]

Make sure there is no cleaning substance residue left in the caliper piston bores before reassembly - residue may not react well with brake fluid.
I don't know the composition of Finish Power Ball Tabs but I doubt that it has been designed to work with DOT4 Fluid.