Granted, many manufacturers no longer include brake system rebuild instruction in their authorized service manuals for liability reasons. And not all manufacturers made this mistake when they *did* include system rebuilding. But this "technique" is so dangerous it is unbelievable. In most mechanics schools doing this will get a student noticed in all the wrong ways. Do NOT remove brake caliper pistons using compressed air! There are special tools for doing this. Just another example of how the manufacturer, while they usually get things right and when they do, do it better than anyone, they don't always.
I enjoy your take on motorcycle mechanics. What tools are available for removing the caliper pistons? I've used compressed air to remove pistons for years now, but do not do it casually or without blocking off the caliper to capture the piston.
ReplyDeleteRon, thanks for the comment. As for the piston removal tool, I use Snap-On 70A pliers, which I believe have been discontinued. Check Snap-On SRP-4 which it supercedes to, or Armstrong ARM67-555 which you can buy on Amazon. Another good one is Armstrong 67-565, also available on Amazon.
ReplyDeleteOh, and be sure to visit my website, www.motorcycleproject.com and while there don't overlook my Book Nook, in which you may find a booklet on rebuilding vintage Honda brakes.
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