Brake dust seal question?

[david vaughan-birch]

Anyone know if its possible to remove, clean and refit the dust seals on brembos without removing the pistons? They're a bit sticky and could do with a clean I think!

 

[rudiemoto]

hi david
you have to remove the pistons to get to the seals
do one at a time
do not split the brakes in 2 as the brakes will not seat and work right
its a pain but once out the brake will work much better.

try doing vavles on gt1200

 

[waterloo700]

I'm confused by the original question - "piston seals" - yep - at the base of the piston obviously.

You asked about dust seals - can only think of the rubber gaitor things on the rear caliper.

Can you add some light?

 

[Stewart H]

Not possible the pistons need to come out, the problem is likely to be corrosion and salt monsters growing in the groove behind the seal.
Stewart
http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=216136

 

[david vaughan-birch]

Not possible the pistons need to come out, the problem is likely to be corrosion and salt monsters growing in the groove behind the seal.
Stewart
http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=216136

yup-thought so, thanks chaps. Its always worth asking tho in case someone's got a short cut!