New Z1B Front Brake Caliper

[taylor88]

Hi All

Last two MOT's on the Z1B have mentioned front brake binding. I need the calliper complete overhaul inc sticker and repaint. Thing is should I just buy one of these new pattern ones or find someone to overhaul mine? Views appreciated on which way to go.

[z1bman]

it will probably cost more to rebuild the original with new parts than it would to buy a new after market calliper . original is the best way to go but its a matter of personal preference i would re build the original if it was me

[ZedHead]

Send the alloy parts to Mikey for anodising. Lovely job and not attacked by brake fluid

[pertonpc]

Strip the old one and check the bore of the calliper cylinder.
If it isn't pitted or scored a rebuild should be fine.
Ref. brakes sticking / binding this could be cos the o rings (2 on each calliper holder bolt) are missing, worn down etc. - that should be a simple fix.
Don't use heavy grease on the new o rings or they will soon start to stick again.
All the new calliper parts are available for a rebuild far as I know.
From Mark

[mick znone]

also depends on the rest of the bike, if its covered in after markets parts then another patterned part wont damage value, if its largely original then try to keep it that way. Even if you believe its a keeper we none of us know when we may need to sell.

[jimmock]

STAINLESS piston and slide bolts.