Front brake rebuild

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liammedler
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Front brake rebuild

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Morning all,

I've bought some reconditioned brake cylinders from the club spares scheme (which is fantastic by the way) and wondered if anyone had any tips for rebuilding?

Which way round should the piston seals go in?
Can someone explain how the clicker wheels work? Looks like they work on a thread moving the piston up and down?

Any insight would be great :)
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Re: Front brake rebuild

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Re: Front brake rebuild

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Thanks Gazza, brakes on and working well although the rear frame cylinder has a leak but I've got some seals on order :)

Thanks, Liam
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Re: Front brake rebuild

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If you are rebuilding the brakes it is worth changing the clevis pins, available from club spares and individually marked!
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Paulc wrote:If you are rebuilding the brakes it is worth changing the clevis pins, available from club spares and individually marked!
And adjusting the rear linkage too... :thumbs:

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Re: Front brake rebuild

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Thanks everyone! Brakes working well apart from a leaky rear frame cylinder, new seals are on order :)
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