Caliper cleaning

[Tonio600]

Hi,

As I'm changing my front brake hose for a braided one, I thought it could be usefull to clean the caliper. Do I have to split the caliper to clean it?

[twpd]

Nope. You can just pop the pistons out if you want but, take note of where they came from. Don't interchange their positions. Having said that - if you can't get replacement seals (and you might damage them taking the pistons out or putting them back in) then be very careful...it might be better to split the caliper after all.

Clean the seals with fresh brake fluid. Wipe the caliper out using lint-free cloth. You can wash the caliper but, make sure you dry it in a warm oven to remove all water vapour before re-assembling.

Does anyone actually know whether or not seals can be sourced?

[Scooter916]

Love the avtar mate SWEEEEEEEEt:lol:

[philthy]

Tonio

Go to the search option and type in Cleaning brakes. It's all gone wrong.

That post should be of help.

Sorry I'm a Dimbo heres the link :(http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/xmb/viewthread.php?tid=26845

[Edited on 10-3-2006 by philthy]

[Tonio600]

Cheers guys :)
I always try to search for an answer on the message board before posting such a question but "caliper cleaning" didn't return me the post below...

fankyoo :)