Brake caliper seals (was Re: [ST] Speed bleeders)

[Blake Sobiloff <sobiloff@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Wednesday, September 24, 2003, at 07:50  PM, Dan Wallander wrote:
> I noticed in the Triumph Service Manual, that they are recommending the
> seals in the brake calipers be replaced every 2 years.  I seriously 
> doubt
> that my dealer did them during my extended service warranty and I just
> replaced them myself at the end of my fifth season (47,000 miles).  It 
> has
> made a world of difference.  They are like new again.

Woah, you actually did this?! I asked my local dealer about it, and 
they said they've never done it before on any Triumph and couldn't even 
give me a price estimate on the work. How much did the new seals cost, 
and what all was involved?

It looks like you just remove the calipers and pads, pump the brake 
lever to make the pistons come all the way out, and then R&R the seals. 
Are there any tricks?
- --
Blake "Dawgbert" Sobiloff <sobiloff@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
President, Triumph Sport Riders Assoc.
San Jose, CA  (USA)


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