How to Clean Motorcycle Brakes

Tip 1 - Un-sticking the pistons

Use clamps to secure all but one piston. I use a small plate on the one side to clamp two pistons together. We are going to un-stick one piston at a t...

Tip 2 - How to service your brake calipers

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...

Tip 3 - Muc-Off Motorcycle Disc Brake Cleaner - 400ml

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Tip 4 - Motorcycle Brake Maintenance Tips

Galfer Rotor Maintenance Galfer Wave® rotors are made of a proprietary high carbon content 420 stainless steel. This steel has many great characteristics but due to the carbon content of the steel ...