Brake Caliper Replacement - 77 Westy

RussellK · Post by **RussellK** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 8:23 am

It looks like the bellows are shot (dried looking) on one of the calipers. Looking at rebuilts I see some say ATE. How do I tell if that is what I have? Also since I may as well do the pads at the same time. Any opinions on higher priced ceramic compared to lower priced standard pads?
-Russ

RSorak 71Westy · Post by **RSorak 71Westy** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 9:07 am

If the pistons move freely and they don't leak the calipers you have are fine. The outer rubber seal you see is just a dust seal....

RussellK · Post by **RussellK** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 9:28 am

I was blowing air through and forgot to open one of the bleeders which popped out the piston. Thats when I noticed how dried out the looked. Rebuild kit then?

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Brake Caliper Replacement - 77 Westy

Brake Caliper Replacement - 77 Westy