Seized caliper piston. Is it worth trying to free it

[soundwave]

well there not 400 quid lol.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/magura-mt-trail-carbon-disc-brake-set/rp-prod156323

i just think given the extra waight all these bikes should come with mid point 4 piston brakes front and rear and 2 part disc rotors.

you also get lever adjust and brake point adjust which i would miss and have serviceable parts also.

ask the lbs if they have anything 2nd hand and px what you have

 

[Gubbins]

Joking side, its something thats been brewing for a while. I had this trouble before with brakes getting noisy and not working right after a wetting so put new pads in, and to get them in I had to really force one of the pistons back in, cleaned all the black dust out and they were fine for a while so it looks like the issue is there. I only have 3 options.. Fix it, pay someone to fix it or buy a new bike, (SW's choice as he always finds expensive ways around my issues), but I prefer to waste my cash on .. well, Junk, some would say!

 

[soundwave]

Joking side, its something thats been brewing for a while. I had this trouble before with brakes getting noisy and not working right after a wetting so put new pads in, and to get them in I had to really force one of the pistons back in, cleaned all the black dust out and they were fine for a while so it looks like the issue is there. I only have 3 options.. Fix it, pay someone to fix it or buy a new bike, (SW's choice as he always finds expensive ways around my issues), but I prefer to waste my cash on .. well, Junk, some would say!

well you will have to spend 6k plus to get high end anything on a new bike so them hope brakes are cheap compared to that at 300 quid for 2 but you can also then put them on a new bike if the stock ones are crap be serviceable last longer be more adjustable than low end stock ones.

i have avid xo trail on my bike but the rotors that came with it was crap even on a 6k bike so they had to go as was getting so hot i just warped the crap out of them but not had any problems since i fitted hope 203 rotors front and rear as was about 40 quid each for just new rotors plus rear adaptor.

 

[Gubbins]

well you will have to spend 6k plus to get high end anything on a new bike so them hope brakes are cheap compared to that at 300 quid for 2 but you can also then put them on a new bike if the stock ones are crap be serviceable last longer be more adjustable than low end stock ones.

i have avid xo trail on my bike but the rotors that came with it was crap even on a 6k bike so they had to go as was getting so hot i just warped the crap out of them but not had any problems since i fitted hope 203 rotors front and rear as was about 40 quid each for just new rotors plus rear adaptor.

I won't ever spend 6 killion pounds on a bike.

 

[soundwave]

i got it for 3500 of ebay with 160 miles on it the guy travels 3 times that to deliver it for 100 quid pmsl

 

[soundwave]

I won't ever spend 6 killion pounds on a bike.

you can get 50k plus from a cash point mind you just need a gas bottle and some hose and valves and remote voltage detonator.

 

[Gubbins]

you can get 50k plus from a cash point mind you just need a gas bottle and some hose and valves and remote voltage detonator.

I find it much easier to put my card in.

 

[Nealh]

Obviously this time SW forgot and left someone else's card at home this time .

 

[Gubbins]

Both pistons move wirh the wheel out but one of them moves a lot and the other not so much.
No surprise brake doesn't work well..

 

[soundwave]

 

[Wicky]

Use some araldite epoxy resin to refix the remaining sliver of brake material back to the plate, thus ensuring you get your money's worth ;-)

 

[Gubbins]

Use some araldite epoxy resin to refix the remaining sliver of brake material back to the plate, thus ensuring you get your money's worth ;-)

Oh yeah that would be a clever trick.. I bought 4 sets of gorilla pads so have plenty to go at.

 

[argoose]

Remove wheel and pads. Spray pistons with silicone lube. Work pistons in and out. Scrub with toothbrush. Spray with silicone lube then wipe as much as possible with kitchen roll.

 

[Gubbins]

Remove wheel and pads. Spray pistons with silicone lube. Work pistons in and out. Scrub with toothbrush. Spray with silicone lube then wipe as much as possible with kitchen roll.

Need to get some..
http://www.halfords.com/motoring/engine-oils-fluids/grease/halfords-silicone-lubricant-400ml

 

[argoose]

Need to get some..
http://www.halfords.com/motoring/engine-oils-fluids/grease/halfords-silicone-lubricant-400ml

Yep, I also use that to clean stanchions (shock, fork and dropper) and spray brake levers.

 

[Gubbins]

OK will go get some ..When in LBS to get my gears repaired after a tumble..he told me my bearings were dry and needed looking at. I thought he meant wheel bearings but its the pivot bearings that are creaking a bit. can I use this on them?

 

[Gubbins]

Yep, I also use that to clean stanchions (shock, fork and dropper) and spray brake levers.

This a swell..
Might as well go the whole 9 yards..
http://www.halfords.com/motoring/engine-oils-fluids/brake-clutch-fluid/wynns-brake-clutch-cleaner-500ml?request_type=bestseller

 

[argoose]

never got on with brake cleaner on bike.
I remove wheel, rub neat fairy liquid, other brands available, rinse thoroughly with hose. Take out pads and heat till smoking with blow lamp.