Matty Motorcycle

If you know how to change your brake calipers of your classic vintage motorcycle, it can save your time as well as your of money. Since these are an integral part of your brake system, so they even need to be handled well.

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• First of all the very needed step while changing or repairing brake of any motorcycle is that loosening the lug nuts of the tires and then removing it.
• Remove the tires and keep them aside to work on the brake system properly.
• Now locate the bolts that connects the brake caliper to the brake hose and remove these bolts. Locate the bolts attaching the wheel assembly and remove them.
• Strip the brake caliper to be changed of its mounting components.This includes the rubber boots and the bolts and sliders of the original brake caliper. Examine these components to make sure they are not rusted, warped, torn or damaged in any way.
• Apply lubricants to mounting components.
  

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• Compress the caliper piston.Replace the brake caliper on the end of the brake hose. Leave the connection loose.
• Place brake pads on the new brake caliper, and then lubricate the caliper bolts and reattach the caliper to the wheel assembly.
• Refill your brake fluid.Replace the tire and fasten the lug nuts onto the mounts. Head to the other side of the car and repeat the same process. Once you are done, test the brakes for yourself and then take the motorcycle for a very slow test drive.

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