Harley Brake Calipers, Full Restoration (1 of 2) !

[@HairyMTB]

Got a little nervous seeing that the top of the bleed valve was not covered. Fine grit getting in here, will get into your brake lines when you next bleed your brakes. The sandblast media going in the direction of the seals around the brake pistons is also a bit risky.

[@waden404]

OUT-DAMN-STANDING!!!! Restoring an 06 Dyna that was stored in a shed (for years) with bags of fertilizer. The off-gassing started to eat everything on this bike. Just cleaned n finished swing arm area and looking at the rear caliper.......your vid is what I'm going to do. Thank u so much!!

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi there and wow I would never have considered that, that fertiliser can corrode a bike through the air, how strange the laws of physics aye! Glad the videos can help you and good luck with your project!

[@paullavallee1631]

Cool way to remove those brake pistons, storing that in the memory bank

[@grosbeakmc]

Hey Del and Penny, another great video! Nice job with disassembly and cleaning - no surprise there! The silver colour was a bit of a surprise given how much of the bike is black. However, I have seen enough of your projects come together that I have no doubt this one will do so very nicely. Take care, both of you. Love from Canada.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you buddy, we appreciate your faith in the outcome, we will make a nice result for this project and look forward to that day when i can ride it to the church for a walk round.. lots still to do yet, so better keep busy..! Take care and have a great week.. D&Pxx

[@berndberberich1479]

Jedes mal wenn ich dir zuschaue, lerne ich etwas neues! Meine Hochachtung!!!

[@Moonfleet41]

Danke mein Freund, ich freue mich, dass dir die Videos gefallen!

[@ObsessiveCarDetailer]

the devil is in the detail and you are right into the detail. Great video Del

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, Glad you enjoyed it!

[@scottquier929]

As others have said, nice trick getting the brake pistons out of the calipers. I've always used air (about 30psi usually does the trick) because that's what the bike shop manual says to use. I have to wonder though, have you ever distorted the pistons out of round that way?

[@Moonfleet41]

Never had that problem so far Scott, it's important not to put too much pressure on them while you twist them out, let them slide round and out at their own pace, it's the same method using those fancy piston pliers !

[@ericweber1969]

I love the piston removal trick you showed, brilliant!

[@enduromotorradtouren]

Now that's in intersting method for getting the pistons out. Great idea, thanks for sharing. Günter from Nürnberg/Germany

[@russellleggatt4269]

Nice job! After 20 years of use and abuse they didn't look too bad. Heaps better now though!

[@TechnMoto]

Nice tip on the piston removal. I usually use air but next time I’ll try this. Thanks

[@Moonfleet41]

Most welcome Mike, glad you approve sir.

[@lucimoto2922]

I watch all your videos In the old ones, you said that it is better to work without gloves. What made you change your mind? Keep it up, great job

[@colfergusson4242]

With age comes wisdom for all of us 👍

[@raydouglas5896]

Great idea on getting the brake pistons out. Surprise about the silver colour but no doubt it will look good at the end.

[@Goldwing1500rider]

Like your fans says !! Quite a trick getting the pistons out!! Never thought of it that way !! Also different type of caliper I never seen before !! Kwel !!

[@rickrogers2649]

A lot of great tips and tricks crammed into one video this time Del. The masking tricks and the wedge set up you used on the brake pistons....genius ! As per usual, nothing is left to the imagination in these videos. Everything is shown with crystal clear views. Big props to Miss Penny. Loving every minute of this stuff ! Big Thank You. God bless and stay well u 2. ❤👍👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks so much for your kind words Rick, a lot goes in to making this content, so we're really glad that it's appreciated! Have a fabulous week and keep safe there, D&Px

[@MyINNOVAMotorcycling]

Del did it again - THANKS😉❤👍 5:10

[@FREE_PUREBLOOD333]

Nicely done...great video, production and content as usual Del. Made a great job of those calipers. Like the finished result.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, 👍 only half way, still got to get them all built up back together, and ad some detail.!

[@Davidg-wu5ur]

Never seen that method to extractor piston, I will definitely keep them one in my pocket 👍🏽

[@Nifilheimur]

Brilliant trick with removing the cups. I’ll be sure to forget it next time I restore mine👍😅

[@JH09SUMIT]

Thumbnail looks like scared Sid from the movie Ice-Age

[@ruudboy26]

Thumbnail literally looks like a silver Sid the sloth!

[@richardwhittle2302]

Great techniques and finish Del 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy👍

[@robertengland9352]

Neat trick with the pistons del 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy.

[@garya3056]

Amazing work, Del. I’ve learned a bunch about brakes from you over the years! Hope you both are doing well there… 🏍👍🏍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Sir, im glad you approve, the "Twist and pull" technique to get the pistons out was cunningly adapted from the traditional monthly MIL tick removal process.. same wrist action but we just use Vice Grips instead..! Happy weekend both of you, and keep safe.

[@garya3056]

@@Moonfleet41 bawhahahahaha coffee spray! 😎

[@Moonfleet41]

@@garya3056 One all.!

[@garya3056]

@@Moonfleet41 😎

[@nickvinten7803]

Looks good mate 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@j-tizzle82]

You’ve got me wondering about those recess spaces where the old Harley Davidson plaques were. Are you gonna do something cool with them? Perhaps some custom brass plaques with some custom engraving maybe? 🤔 😉

[@Moonfleet41]

Hey Jonny, stay tuned that will come to a video very shortly... we are a couple of uploads ahead with all content, so I think you'll enjoy what's to come!

[@kennetlundqvist6279]

You are really doing a proper renovation. Looking forward to see the end result👍

[@shaunglendinning]

Looking good so far Del! Very interesting beak down of the brake Calipers. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Shaun. Glad you enjoyed it mate.

[@tinks43]

The bar & socket helped loads 👍🏻 look good in fresh silver 👏🏻

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy 👍

[@haroldwiser2641]

Another A+ video with excellent closeups, fantastic lighting and professional editing 👌 Thanks to Del and Penny for all you do!! 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you so much Harold for those kind words, it is a huge commitment to produce content like this, so it makes it all worth while when its appreciated.. Take care and keep safe.. D&Px

[@nickhellen6303]

Usual top job. Gotta admit to being nervous when you removed the calliper bolts- kept waiting for then to snap or strip. Loved that trick to remove the brake pistons. Hassle AND damage free. Another tip to try and remember. Thank you both.

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad you enjoyed it mate, the caliper bolts don't make me sweat, they're thick and hefty and usually come free dead easy, it's the frozen bleed valve nipples that I'm scare of, if one of those snaps off, there's very little chance of recovering it!!

[@Butterfly07949]

Have to admit I was wondering if the bleed nipples would shear as they normally do as well! But I have never seen this happen in any one of Del's videos.

[@banditnev]

They certainly need a refurbish and looking good now for the rebuild 👍

[@UnDerDog-t7v]

After you cleaned them up, I thought they looked quite nice in the raw finish. So I’m glad you went with silver.

[@robertrodriguez2412]

Good idea using the jack stands.

[@valor_inferno2230]

wanted to see how you took them off

[@rsbharley4766]

Job well done mate, cool trick with piston removal. Wondering are you going to put brass inlays in the calipers ? Penny and you have a great week and stay safe. Cheers

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, i have a few ideas for the inserts along those lines, but got to get them built back up together first... Have a great week and keep safe aye.. D&Pxx

[@FREE_PUREBLOOD333]

That's a decent pressure out of those rattle cans. What brand are they ??

[@iwarren4697]

Nicely finished callipers. Look brand spanking new. Will they need a clear coat or is the vht paint durable enough on its own? Could do with that blast cabinet for my old ZZR6 callipers 🤔😁

[@Moonfleet41]

The vht is really tough, it either heat cures like on pipes, or it cures over time and becomes like a ceramic coat, also resists chemicals and salt as well as heat.! go for that blast cabinet, you'll find lots of uses for it.!

[@Butterfly07949]

I painted my calipers with it and no clear coat. My bike is a daily and they still look as good as the day I painted them.

[@mikeopenshaw9128]

I was expecting to see the "tough black" come out - but that silver was a fantastic choice - they looks absolutely top end - thanks as always guys x

[@Moonfleet41]

Yeah, black is a heavy presence on a bike, i want to balance the contrast with lighter finishes so the bike carries a brighter overall look at the end. Also ill have no issues with heat this way either.!

[@renzovc]

Another great video brother!! 👌 those calipers are looking awesome 😎 love the trick with the socket and the extension to remove the pistons , going to have to still the idea soon 👍 stay safe guys cheers from new york!!!!! 🍺🍺🍺🥂🥂🥂🥂

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Brother, 👍 good to hear from you, and glad you like the piston trick.. simple and effective right?.. have a good week and keep safe both of you.. D&Pxx

[@johnsmith5726]

It's much more fun to blow the pistons out with air whilst telling yourself that it won't hurt your fingers this time.😀

[@owenscustoms]

Great video Del! Question, do you ever put any sort of clear coat on for added protection for the paint?

[@Moonfleet41]

No need on these mate, I've used a heatproof engine lacquer, which is a really resilient, ceramic based material and once fully cured after a few months (or with heat), it's seriously tough and durable, plus of course chemical resistant too.

[@Butterfly07949]

Have you tried Paramose paint stripper Del it is a industrial formulation and so much cheaper than nitromorse. I used to use it in my antique furniture restoration days along with grade 4 steel wool. Great video as always Del! Maybe someday I might get a Harley x

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Marc, I haven't tried that I must admit, but that particular tin of Nitromors, I must have had it for 3yrs sat on the shelf so I thought I'd just use it up! If I do buy any in the future to replace it, I'll give the Paramose a try, it sounds like the right stuff! Have a blessed week my friend and thank you for your constant support!

[@petefroud5308]

[p] Nice job DB. Neat trick getting the pistons out can you pop them with air.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hey buddy.. you can sometimes, but i drained the system a fair while ago, and they get a bit dry, so easier just to wind them out by hand as i was breaking them into halves anyway.! Hope you're having a great week.. stay safe. D&Pxx

[@springy-2112]

Stranglers today . "Nice and neat!" Peas n loaf ✌ 💚

[@Moonfleet41]

Ayup brother.. Thanks as always, have a great week aye. D&Pxx

[@howder1951]

Shiny! A new seal kit and they will be better like new, cheers mate!

[@andydawson2070]

Lovely job, new way to remove the caliper pistons.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy.. Glad it helped!

[@arnybarmy]

Nice work!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy !

[@leighmarshman3522]

Nice job bud hope your both well and enjoying this weather 🤘🤘

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks bud, you too!

[@johnthake7401]

I did not know the trick with socket and extension bar I have just used the piston removal tool 👍

[@mickleblade]

Dammit, a cliffhanger!

[@nicholasbishop3300]

As always Del a far better finish than factory Lovely job mate Nick Australia

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Nick, glad you approve, Hope life is good mate.! D&Pxx

[@bigteeist]

I learn something new each time I watch one of your awesome videos 🙏🏾👍🏾

[@Moonfleet41]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@bill_4359]

Maybe some brass inserts where the Harley-Davidson aluminum decals were glued on.

[@Moonfleet41]

You might be on to something there!

[@paulkinsella612]

Nice work Del. Everydays a school day, the little technique for removing the pistons was new to me. Top job, as ever. Loving this build series. L&R

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Paul👍, glad you liked the socket trick, simple and effective aye.

[@gerrypowell2748]

Good job,painting is easy prep😢😢

[@n22pdf]

Very nice Del 🤩👍🚴

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Pete👍, have a great week mate.

[@loddude5706]

I hope all that close up lighting, editing & associated faffery earned a Mr Whippy with two flakes for the WHOLE crew! : )xx

[@Moonfleet41]

Yes indeed, even if they were low fat ones.!

[@loddude5706]

Ah, Lo Phat's famous ice cream van - does the roof still curl up at the edges? : )

[@barrbr8610]

I think it's look cool in gold colour just like a Japanese bike 😁👍🏼

[@malcolmdown9170]

I was convinced you’d do them brass colour. 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Cool, like Brembos !

[@veeken777]

That piston removal trick is genius Dell. Why need an extractor with that cheap hack!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, I know I could get some suitable specified pliers for it, I never get round to buying them so I've always used this trick!

[@veeken777]

@@Moonfleet41 I did buy bearing extractors for this. Boy. If only I knew. God bless mate.

[@huguesdube-bonhomme7599]

Nice job! 👍

[@iainduncan2363]

a lot of work but the end product is worth every mins prep great job Del atb iain

[@Moonfleet41]

Exactly right Iain, makes it all worth while in the end.

[@MintyGusto]

Spot on! I used the socket trick to get the old pistons out of my calipers on my old sv1000

[@myz06rocks]

Most important point here I think is that we should all be trying some of these over haul and maintenance items. These are the types of videos that taught me to get a shop manual and tackle this type of stuff. Quick note on VHT paint, learnt this through my own caliper rebuilds and various engine cases. You have to bake it (usually says so on the can) in order for the paint to actually harden. At least with the products I’ve used. Thanks and have a great week.

[@Moonfleet41]

Good call on the VHT, it contains a ceramic component, which melts above a certain temperature, but on looking in to these in the past, they dry like a normal paint and will act perfectly normally in common use, but if not baked off they will cure hard after 3 or more months apparently! Thanks for your kind support buddy, always good to hear from you, have a great week!

[@KoHokCheung]

The trick to remove the caliper pistons is excellent!

[@colintaylor2305]

You just have the knack of making it look so easy, just love the preparation, so impressed by the quality content 👌

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks a lot 😊