Why bother?
Because it could save your life. Most routine services don’t include cleaning and servicing the calipers unless the brake pads need changing or there happens to be a problem with them such as a partially sticking piston, or worse, a totally seized one. It pays to look after not only the shiny bits the eye can see, but also the not-so-shiny bits you can’t.
What you’re dealing with
A very simple piece of hydraulic equipment. Other than the obvious concerns over safety, provided you’ve got a decent tool kit and at least a modicum of common sense you should be more than equipped for the job.
Don’t think about it if…
You’re not bothered about having efficient brakes or possess zero common sense…
Stuff you’ll need
A paddock stand is handy but not actually essential, a decent socket set (8-19mm minimum), a torque wrench, a slotted screwdriver, a set of combination spanners (8-19mm), a good quality set of Allen keys (4-10mm), a tin of brake cleaner, a tin of WD-40 or...
