Front Brake Caliper Rebuild on a Honda CBR 600 RR | Partzilla.com

[@PANTYEATR1]

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[@candyman190]

Maaan! You're amazing! Your expertise, your patience, you can tell by your body language and facial expressions that you really DO want to help the motorcycle community! God bless you old man! (I mean that in the most respectful way possible.)

[@PartzillaParts]

Thanks John! I appreciate the compliments and, don't worry, I've come to terms with my age. :)

[@jimmcconville624]

great video, but i noticed two things in this video. 1.) you cleaned the rebuilt caliper with brake cleaner right where the new rubber seals are going. wont that dry them up and need another rebuild? 2.) you mentioned the caliper bolts are a one-time use and need to be replaced everytime the calipers come off. I've never seen that in any service manual, and racers sure dont replace their caliper bolts every weekend at the track when they're swapping tires 1-2 times a weekend.

[@PartzillaParts]

The beauty of brake cleaner it that it evaporates. You shouldn't spray the seals directly, but the surface of where they are going is fine. As for the caliper bolts, "by the book" they are supposed to be replaced on older units. It's something I have just continued to live by. They don't require replacement on newer models as they don't stretch like they used to.

[@jimmcconville624]

right, but the cleaner will still got on the rubber seals and dry them out. I clean mine regularly, but use 50/50 Simple Green & Water. define older units, as that sportbike in the video is newer than many of the race bikes out there that are reusing caliper bolts that are taken off 2-3 times a weekend.

[@danejurus69]

@@jimmcconville624 The cleaner drys within seconds. By the time you put the rubber seals in, the cleaner has evaporated. Plus, you should wipe out the caliper with a rag anyways before you put the seals in.

[@jimmcconville624]

@@danejurus69 new seals are ok. but never spray brake clean on or near seals that are staying in the calipers.

[@keithwilliamsWilf]

Very clear video but that is a pretty new bike with everything not worn or gunked up with crap, I used this method and quickly discovered I had a couple sticky pistons. The air line blew out the good pistons and once one piston is out there is no air pressure to blow the sticky ones. I will pump them out with the old fluid next time, also splitting the caliper makes fitting new seals a lot easier and a good opportunity to give them a thorough clean.

[@keithwilliamsWilf]

They, do, the three Allen or Hexagon bolts on the inside of the caliper hold the two sides together, there is no way to machine out the pistons and connecting. Chambers if it was a solid casting.

[@mb4lunch]

With the calipers split you can blow air to get pistons out... HOWEVER, you need to use really good eye protection and wrap with a towel to keep the pistons from becoming bullets. All Balls Racing has rebuild kits.

[@seinfeld11123]

this guy is the most amazing person. just listen to what he said. ow these pistons look like they are in great condition. but we are doing this just to show you... that means this guy took time out of his day. to rebuild something that didn't need rebuilding. but he did it anyway... FOR US what a fucking legend guy!! Thanks John!!!!

[@wiseafter]

So informative and to the point, thanks so much for saving my time.

[@microserve]

Very good! I recovered the caliper of my scooter is a Yamaha NMAX 160, is not a CBR 😁but the procedure is the same👍

[@davidsixside769]

Thanks for this simple video. Unfortunately for me at this time that im typing this, that one time use flange bolt isn’t in stock at all Honda dealers across North America. It’s back ordered until October.

[@HepcatHarley]

No mention that the brake hose joint washers are one time use.

[@stalincat2457]

Use a big circlip plier to grab the pistons from the inside next time. Thanks.

[@iveneverdonethisbefore8390]

Love this guy

[@zioncarroll9417]

Will this kit work with a 2005 cbr600rr?

[@cguzman3685]

your the man John

[@Kyre5049]

Is there a particular process to follow filling the calipers up with fluid and bleeding? I’ve performed the standard brake bleeding and the pistons won’t press against the pads to the discs. This is a 98 Honda CBR 600 F3. Having a heck of a setback. 😅

[@armandorivera7680]

Thank you the men

[@moocow2529]

Wow, Partzilla really produced this? If you're going to go through this process, why not unbolt the two halves and replace the o-ring that seals the passage between them? This o-ring is also sometimes the cause of leaks. A good seal kit will come with that o-ring. Besides, removing and reinstalling the pistons is MUCH easier when the halves are open faced. This video probably skipped 10 or 20 minutes of misery trying to work those pistons out of that narrow gap. In real life, pistons seldom conveniently pop out 2 at a time. One will pop out and leave no air seal to pop the next one out. With it open faced, you can pop one out, clamp it slightly inserted to create an air seal, then pop the another one out, almost as fast as you're reading this sentence. And I can't believe you grabbed that piston with pliers. "If you grab it with a pair of pliers, make sure you're all the way up..." NO! Don't use pliers at!

[@cfltitan]

Moo Cow I was wondering the same thing. It also would have made it MUCH easier to do also.

[@chiltonadriaanse6036]

It's mono-block calipers so can't be split

[@williamngo8345]

@@chiltonadriaanse6036 actually these ones can be split. Held in by 3 torx bolts.

[@williamngo8345]

@@bc-mr1si the bike in the video is a 2008 model...2007-2008 calipers can be split. So can 2003-2006...mines a 2006. 2009-2012 is all one piece.

[@kevinhancock4064]

I thought that to. It made me go look at the caliper again I must say there's no evident line where they'd split . His diagram says otherwise so I don't know mine do but diff bike

[@marcperrot3339]

Yeah great informative video I don't know where the information about replacing the bloody caliper bolts that they are one time use only as ridiculous should say that about the crush washer on the brake line. As a track racer I take my break calipers on and off a dozen times in a weekend same bolts!

[@keithwilliamsWilf]

I thought the same as you, as an ex racer, yes these bolts are on and off very regularly. Apparently, some of the newer bikes use crush bolts which like a nylock nuts have a single time use. As racers we would not use these type of bolts, it'll cost us a fortune! if in doubt lockwire is the answer, I would probably not bother too much on short circuits but for the TT course it as an absulute must, it'll shake your fillings out and easily loosen anything not lockwired or siliconed up.

[@Unfunny_Username_389]

3:34 - the part I really wanted to watch, edited.

[@Unfunny_Username_389]

@Conor Immanuel Yeah their documentaries on calliper rebuilds are exemplary. I love Flixzone for brake refurbishment. If only other people knew about Flixzone. That's great, new improved Flixzone. For all your bike braking needs.

[@gtxtx3]

Great video👍 when should the caliper pistons be replaced?

[@PartzillaParts]

You should only have to replace them if they are corroded or damaged. It's pretty rare you will have to replace caliper pistons.

[@FaZeredemption3]

Personally I have always reused the bolts. any reason why they say to replace them? I dont really see why you would need to. They dont get loose. al least never have for me, and I have multiple stunt bikes. Brakes get worked on all the time.

[@YansenHaryanto4547]

what makes that caliper bolt one time use? i have reuse my caliper bolt original from the factory and no problem. before re use them i brushed the thread by wire brush and use some medium strengh threadlocker..

[@PartzillaParts]

The Honda Factory Service Manual has them as one time use. So that is what we follow for our videos. Most people reuse them and have no issues, but we try to do the videos per manufacturer spec.

[@2wheelsTin]

Hi there, Is it only 1 seal per piston?

[@Boristhe3rd]

What do you mean by "if you grab it by plyers make sure you are all the way up"

[@danejurus69]

At the end of the caliper piston near where it contacts the brake pad, I think.

[@thonyareiza7653]

you can damage the pistons with the clamp. It is a bad procedure.

[@mrso2803]

I found a tool specifically for that on bikebandit. It's the BikeMaster Brake Piston Puller. Much better option

[@rackbites]

You can get them all out just with the air ... you need a piece of metal centered between the halves that's just the right thickness to stop any piston coming all the way out. Then split the calipers and they just wriggle right out with fingers. Also split calipers and they are way easier to clean the seal grooves in the bore. Dried brake fluid there will mean the seals are too tight such that all pistons don't move at the same rate.

[@LeeSeoungSu]

Thx to good Vid. When the piston is inserted. I heard you should wear silicone grease. It is said that the piston and seal are stuck due to high temperature, which causes brake function problem. Is it really enough to apply brake fluid?

[@PartzillaParts]

Brake fluid is all you need. Dot 4 and higher withstand the higher temperatures.

[@LeeSeoungSu]

Thanks for the answer. LUV Partzilla~!!

[@mareksumguy1887]

Never mix Silicon with polyglycol brake fluid.

[@MyRandomLife247]

To be honest, I would've split both caliper halves and then removed pistons and seals.

[@chiltonadriaanse6036]

It's mono-block calipers so can't be split

[@AlecGar]

Can you please put a link to the torque wrench you use? Thank you!

[@PartzillaParts]

store.snapon.com/Standard-Models-2-Accuracy-Ratcheting-Torque-Wrench-Electronic-Techwrench-reg-Flex-Ratchet-5-ndash-100-ft-lb-3-8-drive-P642123.aspx This should be it.

[@meh6953]

Thank you for the informative video!

[@HighGrade_FireBlade]

There’s a seal in between the two caliper halves that should to be replaced also. They aren’t monoblocks. They’re meant to be split during the rebuild. Way to half ass it.

[@shame103]

thanks for the vid

[@PartzillaParts]

You're very welcome, Shoun! Thanks for watching!

[@BoOwnedU]

are those bolts only good for one use on that bike or all bikes or are you just saying that because you are a parts salesman?

[@SickPrid3]

You can use them as many times as you want, as long as the thread itself is not damaged. The only thing you need to replace every time are crush washers. I haven't seen any bike where in service manual it says that some bolts are one time use only. Typical wallet reaching talk.

[@rackbites]

Service Manual says to ... ALOC bolts ... but feel free to use common sense ... plenty of people reuse. www.vfrdiscussion.com/index.php?/forums/topic/70138-brake-caliper-mounting-bolt-replace-with-new-ones-or-not/

[@iveneverdonethisbefore8390]

New pair of caliper bolts each time?? No way.

[@farmoboy83]

Totally unnecessary...i've changed pads at least 5 times on my scooter and it keeps the original caliper bolts...

[@Ticholasnesla]

Nice

[@meatyduke6948]

I have question and i dont know whats wrong with my quad it goes on its own if i dont hold the clutch and i dont press the gas at all and i cheaked the cooling fan and it works

[@meatyduke6948]

And i still dont know whats wrong with it

[@bsuarez3455]

+meaty duke check the play on your clutch

[@meatyduke6948]

+B Suarez thank u

[@ian1patterson]

I have a question....I have a triumph sprint st and I have bled the brakes a few times but they still feel spongy...is this a piston and seals problem?

[@PartzillaParts]

Double check all the banjo bolts and replace washers, you might be getting air in the line somewhere.

[@mareksumguy1887]

You're probably not bleeding it properly.

[@like-icecream]

At least use a rag if you're going to pull them out with pliers.

[@nicolasjimenez6034]

Son diferentes las gomas o seal o son iguales las 4

[@nicolasjimenez6034]

Y claro Gracias por anticipado excelente trabajo 👏

[@idrideanything9751]

DO NOT GRAB YOUR PISTONS WITH ANY HARD GRIPS OR PLIERS ALWASY US A CLOTH OR PISTON PULLERS ,

[@aaronhall9819]

hey ive got a cbr600fa 2011 abs model bike my middle piston on the brake caliper is stuck.im guna try u process but how do i bleed the brakes due to it having to bleed nipples thanks in advance

[@PartzillaParts]

Hi Aaron, You should only have to bleed from the top bleeder valve to do the piston.

[@aaronhall9819]

Partzilla thankyou very much for responding to my question so even tho the dual brakes are abs i can bleed it from the top nipple. thanks again buddy

[@aaronhall9819]

Partzilla got all the parts needed now so will be doing ur method come saturday was just unsure because of it having 2 bleed nipples per caliper and of coarse it being abs.cant thankyou enough

[@xfireblade1000rrx]

Where can i find dimensions of the seals for cbr600rr 2005?

[@PartzillaParts]

They aren't readily available. Service manual has the piston diameters. Or you could just order them from here. www.partzilla.com/catalog/honda/motorcycle/2005/cbr600rr-a/front-brake-caliper-05

[@vinitdchheda9417]

what is the piston diameter in the calliper?

[@PartzillaParts]

There are two pistons in the front calipers and they are different sizes. A. 31.948 - 31.998 B. 30.082 - 30.115 Sizes from the manual.

[@vinitdchheda9417]

and how much does this caliper cost?

[@PartzillaParts]

www.partzilla.com/parts/search/Honda/Motorcycle/2008/CBR600RR+2A/FRONT+BRAKE+CALIPER+%281%29/parts.html All the parts are here.

[@alexpetersonvpkingstunts9401]

This is a bad way to do seals

[@marcperrot3339]

Using brake clean on brand new seals is a No-No simple green and water!!!!!

[@hianxi80]

Dude you should've shown how to grab [or not to grab] the pistons with the pliers. For a professional, this video was really lacking.

[@paulmauer9405]

🙄

[@Flippinloon]

One time use only for caliper bolts? That is complete nonsense 😂

[@danejurus69]

Yeah, just like you're supposed to change the washer on the oil drain bolt or the coolant drain bolt, I've never done and it's fine.

[@sebrandomstuff]

Sorry man, but this one was a crappy job.