79 Frt Brake calipers

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  • jax11
    XSive
    • Apr 2008
    • 13

    #1

    79 Frt Brake calipers

    Hello, I have a '79 XS 1100SF I am reconditioning. The front dual Brake calipers are gummed up > PB blaster helped but still cannot get pucks out . Any suggestions. PS> the Master Cyl is in pieces awaiting a rebuild kit at the moment.
    Thanks Jamie JAX11
  • DiverRay
    Moderator
    • Nov 2004
    • 7600
    • Star, IDAHO

    #2
    Easy!
    1. Find a bolt that fits the brake banjo bolt, 10mm if I remember correctly.
    2. Loosen the bleeder valve just about 1 turn
    3. Connect your grease gun to the bleeder and start to pump. The piston will come out without shooting across the garage.
    Ray Matteis
    KE6NHG
    XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
    XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!

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    • Radioguylogs
      XS-XJ Guru
      • Nov 2012
      • 1933
      • Presque Isle, MI

      #3
      I like to use the rear master cylinder to push out the pistons.
      -Mike
      _________
      '79 XS1100SF 20k miles
      '80 XS1100SG 44k miles
      '81 XS1100H Venturer 35k miles
      '79 XS750SF 17k miles
      '85 Honda V65 Magna ~7k miles
      '84 Honda V65 Magna 48k miles (parts bike)
      '86 Yamaha VMAX 9k miles

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