front caliper piston will not go in easily

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  • skids
    XS-XJ Super Guru
    • Jul 2002
    • 5048
    • Florissant, CO, USA

    #16
    I would drain off the excess silicone because I think DOT 5 is silicone based and it clots with DOT 3. I think if you get it in there the seal will deform after a time to the shape it needs.
    Skids (Sid Hansen)

    Down to one 1978 E. Stock air box with K&N filter, 81H pipes and carbs, 8500 feet elevation.

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    • Partscaster62
      XSive
      • Aug 2013
      • 14
      • Columbia City, IN

      #17
      Thanks for all the input - I got it!
      79 XS11SF

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