How do you clean your brakes???

[RJW]

I wouldn't use clamps on the piston either. The plastic pistons in the GS have plastic inserts in the centre which have been known to break.

I wish I'd read this thread before cleaning my brakes!

Whilst 'levering' a piston back in I cracked a small hole in the end!

No fluid leaking though, I presume fluid doesn't actually fill the piston right through to the front?

Everything appears to be in working order. Do I have a problem that I don't know about?

 

[pomm001]

I reckon it's a bit of a moot point anyway. I used (or tried to) some Castrol Red Rubber grease on the pistons. But a) its very difficult to get the stuff on, fiddly and messy and also it won't adhere properly as the residue of brake fluid stops it 'sticking' and b) it all just slides off when you push the pistons back in anyway!!

I personally won't bother using the stuff again, I think I'll just make sure the pots are lubricated with brake fluid and not 'dry' before i push 'em back in their 'oles... Tiny dab of Copper Slip on the back of the pads where they meet the pistons and job done!

I have always used a spot of clean brake fluid on the piston once clean before i push them back
The grease or not to grease is a dilema
the grease lubricates but also atracts the crud, which builds up much quicker and quite tricky to get where you want it

 

[Boxergs]

I wish I'd read this thread before cleaning my brakes!

Whilst 'levering' a piston back in I cracked a small hole in the end!

No fluid leaking though, I presume fluid doesn't actually fill the piston right through to the front?

Everything appears to be in working order. Do I have a problem that I don't know about?

Errmm...I did the same a few months back the bike still stops & I'm still alive

Maybe someone knows

 

[davegs]

Just be careful not to brake anything.
dave (always trying to help) GS

 

[GSmonkey]

...I've cleaned my brakes quite a few times in the last 3yrs thankyou

 

[RJW]

Errmm...I did the same a few months back the bike still stops & I'm still alive

Maybe someone knows

ok......I promise to let you know if i have a 'bad experience' anytime soon.........you do the same for me!!!!!