Author Topic: Front caliper cleaning-less lever travel  (Read 1394 times)

Offline Mike G

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Front caliper cleaning-less lever travel
« 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

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Re: Front caliper cleaning-less lever travel
« Reply #1 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.
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