Project #19, an '86 VFR700, has been exposed to leaking fork seals for quite some time, apparently, and here's the collateral damage — the fork oil runs down the fork leg, onto the caliper and then onto the disc rotor and brake pads. In the meantime, road grit collects and turns the whole affair into this sludgy mess.
I completely disassemble the calipers, scrub everything with degreaser and run them through the ultrasonic cleaner a few times.
I completely disassemble the calipers, scrub everything with degreaser and run them through the ultrasonic cleaner a few times.
New seals are fitted and if the caliper pistons aren't corroded they can be reused. If not, they're $60 a pop, and the fronts are only available from Honda (K&L offers an aftermarket rear). The slider pins also need to be checked for gouging or corrosion and replaced if necessary, about $8 each.
In this case I've fitted Galfer HH pads front and rear, and will add Galfer stainless lines when they're refitted. Better than new.
In this case I've fitted Galfer HH pads front and rear, and will add Galfer stainless lines when they're refitted. Better than new.
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