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The C10, aka Kawasaki Concours - The Original => The Bike - C10 => Topic started by: Mike G on September 19, 2012, 11:00:58 AM

Title: Front caliper cleaning-less lever travel
Post by: Mike G on September 19, 2012, 11:00:58 AM

Thought I'd share a recent experience with the front calipers.  I took the right caliper off my 2002 to measure the piston diameters to compare them with the Tokico 4-pots I purchased.  While removing the inboard (longer) pad off the sliding pins it was pretty tight with accumulated crud and minor surface rust.  I cleaned up the pins with a wire brush and some Scotchbrite to make it easier to re-assemble and install.  The next day there was a small but noticeable (and welcome) decrease in lever travel.  I cleaned up the other caliper the same way and am pleased with the decrease in lever travel.  It didn't transform them into 1-finger powerhouses but at least the lever doesn't come back agains my knuckles when two finger braking with winter gloves.(42 deg. this morning-a little chilly)

Mike G

Title: Re: Front caliper cleaning-less lever travel
Post by: F-106 on September 20, 2012, 01:10:32 PM

I too have had that happen. The crud gets in there and needs to be cleaned out things start working right again.