That...would be preferable to learning that my calipers were shot. The pads do rub like all hell though, and I'd like that to stop. They're not exactly new pads.Im not sure if this is any help, but i know on my dirt bike i sometimes have to release the bleed screws to push the pistons back in. Then you will need to re bleed the calipers after you put them back on..
They actually look like they have good life in them/aren't excessively worn down. I'm going to try some of your guys' suggestions Tuesday and get back to you all. It's almost like the pistons aren't retracting fully because the rotors definitely rub the brakes, and apparently have since I got the bike.If your pads are getting thin, sometimes they don't want to retract. They shouldnt drag like that. Mine pushes with ease. Maybe time for new pads.
Caliper kit? How much do those go for?Worst case scenario - you may need to get a 'caliper kit' which will (should) have all the required seals to allow you to remove, clean, and replace the pistons with new seals.
Errrrm - just a question - but when did you last replace your brake fluid? You may well want to do that too!
I understand that Brembo do not supply rebuild kits to anyone apart from KTM.Worst case scenario - you may need to get a 'caliper kit' which will (should) have all the required seals to allow you to remove, clean, and replace the pistons with new seals.
Emphatically yes.Replace brake fluid? You're supposed to do that? Are you supposed to do it in cars as well?
When VA DUC, says clean up he means lightly polish with fine wet & dry to remove brown staining(possible rust) on the pistons, they are chromed so don't go crazy. You can also sand the inside of the caliper body. Make sure to clean the groove that the square oring style seal. Once this is all clean you can rinse out with brake cleaner, then blow everything dry with compressed air. Relube rubbers with rubber grease, or if you can get it caliper assembly lube, then reassemble. If the pistons are pitted badly, they should be replaced.You could try popping the pistons out and cleaning them as well as the calipers, that trick worked for me without a rebuild kit.
No offense meant but judging from your responses I think you should take those somewhere to be cleaned up, and then sell the bike and get something else.
Problem in this is the closest Ducati Dealership/place that will actually work on Ducatis is an hour and a half away. Not only that, but I don't drive a vehicle that would be able to trailer...anything really. Local bike shop refuses to touch Ducatis. Something about not being able to get in parts.Just a thought ...
if you are not sure this is where a Mechanic would come in handy...
They will get your brakes up to proper working order...
I let the experts work on brakes So I am not responsible...
The may catch something you may miss or have no knowledge about...
Peace of mind is a wonderful thing...
You should be sure you know what you are doing and looking at and for , before you may damage some paint (least bad case scenario) or cause you or somebody else some pain and suffering...
No SHAME in having a qualified person do the work...
Order them online and deliver the calipers and kit to local pros. Don't sell the bike and get something else though...I see what you mean about Brembo and seal kits. However, I did some quick searching, and here are some options below. It looks like kits may be available from KTM. The last link (Aprilia one) has some good links in it too...
Seal kits...
Here's some... Brembo Piston and Seal Kit 120 2799 50 @ moto-racing.co.uk
Bevel Heaven Ducati Products - Brembo Brakes, rebuild kits and parts
120 Series, Piston and Seal kits for Calipers
MG Cycle - Moto Guzzi Parts and Accessories available online at MGCycle.com
Rebuild kit for Brembo calipers? - Speedzilla Motorcycle Message Forums Which reads...
I found a source for Brembo caliper seals!!!
I was looking through the parts manual for my KTM 950 SM and the seals are available as a separate part from KTM. The 950SM uses the latest 4-pad caliper, so I don't think that it has different sized pistons like the earlier calipers.
I looked at all of the KTM parts cataloges and it looks like the 2000-2002 KTM Duke II uses the same 30/34mm Brembo caliper as a Ducati. The seal kit is KTM# 58713021000, online price is $16.47
Brian
- Motorcycle Parts
Yeah, I know, it's from an Aprilia forum, but... Replacement Brembo caliper seals.
Sounds like a plan! What I think I'll do is see if I can make them work for about 50 minutes of riding total (ten minutes to swap oil, and about 40 so I can bring it into work once and back since I've been talking about it ALL summer).Order them online and deliver the calipers and kit to local pros. Don't sell the bike and get something else though...![]()