Front Brakes

[docc]

The practice of cleaning and "evening out" the pistons at every tire change has really improved my brakes.

[gstallons]

I think it is crafty that you fixed it to where you could extend one piston at a time & clean it up , then go to the next one until you have finished them all .

[Scud]

Thanks. I was having a hard time moving just one piston with various clamps and wedges - so frustration was the mother of invention here. 

 

As Cabernet mentioned on the last page, I suspect this is a short-term fix, so I'll get a set of seals in.

 

There's an e-bay seller in the UK called powerhouse-uk that lists an aftermarket seal kit for Moto Guzzi V11 front calipers. They make caliper rebuild kits for many bikes, so I have also inquired about the rear caliper.

[gstallons]

If you fiddle with these things remember , NO petroleum products EVER . There is a brake assembly fluid available and you should purchase and use it .

BTW , these caliper pistons and seals are designed to retract to the original position after the master cylinder is released . 

[bbolesaz]

Cycle World website has a just released caliper rebuild video.  BTW brake assembly fluid = plain old brake fluid.

[Cabernet]

Thanks. I was having a hard time moving just one piston with various clamps and wedges - so frustration was the mother of invention here.

 

As Cabernet mentioned on the last page, I suspect this is a short-term fix, so I'll get a set of seals in.

 

There's an e-bay seller in the UK called powerhouse-uk that lists an aftermarket seal kit for Moto Guzzi V11 front calipers. They make caliper rebuild kits for many bikes, so I have also inquired about the rear caliper.

If you get anywhere, give me a PM. I will order yours and for myself, being in the UK and ship your on at a good exchange and shipping rate.

 

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[gstallons]

Cycle World website has a just released caliper rebuild video.  BTW brake assembly fluid = plain old brake fluid.

BTW brake assembly fluid = Raybestos BAF-12  

I have used this for more than 20 years .  

Google it .

[bbolesaz]

Looks like BAF-12 is just DOT3 fluid ?  I'd rather not mix and use DOT-4 to lube the seals on assembly.

[gstallons]

I'm not going to argue about it . You use what you want & I will use what I want . 

[Scud]

The guys at Powerhouse in the UK were super helpful. They have now listed 5 different kits for V11 Sport/Lemans brake caliper rebuilds, including a set of stainless steel pistons for the fronts. Here are the links:

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Moto-Guzzi-V11-Le-Mans-2001-2004-Brembo-front-brake-caliper-seal-repair-kit-/181430373173?hash=item2a3e17cb35

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Moto-Guzzi-V11-Le-Mans-1999-2005-rear-brake-caliper-seal-repair-rebuild-kit-/152728235183?hash=item238f4fecaf

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Moto-Guzzi-V11-Le-Mans-1999-2005-rear-brake-caliper-piston-seal-repair-kit-/162694437725?hash=item25e1581b5d

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Moto-Guzzi-V11-Le-Mans-Sport-Front-Brake-Caliper-Stainless-Steel-Piston-Set-/182804949523?hash=item2a90062a13

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Moto-Guzzi-V11-Le-Mans-Brembo-Goldline-front-caliper-brake-pad-retaining-pins-/152728253973?hash=item238f503615

 

 

I ordered seals for fronts and rear. They combined shipping.

[footgoose]

Thanks for the research Scud

[docc]

Still nothing for the clutch slave?

[bbolesaz]

Almost makes me want to re-build my brakes !

[chris a]

Spot on Scud...just passed on your links to some french dude who was saying that these calipers are scrap once the seals are gone.What was the quality like???

[Chuck]

Thanks Scud..