RE: [ST] Brakes Arrgh! Brakes

["Masiak, Richard" <Richard_Masiak@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I didn't clean the seals with WD-40.  I did what the shop told me, and that
was, use WD-40 on a rag and wipe clean the piston.  The problem was getting
the piston to expose itself so I could do that.  But then even after wiping
it down they still stuck.

I've already changed my tires, replaced my sprockets and chain.  I've
disassembled a lawnmower engine, replaced the CAM and put it back together
without a manual.  I've disassembled a carb to my wife's old scooter,
cleaned the parts and put it back together without a manual.  I'd say I'm
not too mechanically stupid.  I just need to make sure I have all the facts
before I tackle a job.  The initial email may have sounded stupid but it
would have been too long it I went into every boring detail.

Having said that, with a couple of pistons already out the job doesn't look
too difficult to put new seals in.  My only question is do I need to
disassemble the whole caliper or can I do it with the two halves in
together?  The Triumph manual is useless in this matter. 

- -----Original Message-----
From: Rick & Joyce [mailto:rnjwes@xxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Monday, November 24, 2003 4:14 PM
To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [ST] Brakes Arrgh! Brakes


- --> If you've cleaned the seals with WD-40, they're junk! <--

. . .and all remaining traces need to be removed with a brake-specific
cleaning product prior to reassembly.

> 2) Should I even consider doing the job myself or bring it
> to a shop?

Seriously, Rich!  Take it to a shop!!!

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