San Antonio Area Riders
#2391
#2392
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Boerne Tx. (Gods Country!!)
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Thank You Bill. No sir, no luck on the rebuild kit. I've been told they are out there, but my half hearted attempt didn't produce one. I ordered a replacement caliper kit that is suppose to be complete, just change over the hydraulic line, bolt it on, purge and go.
I will admit to being surprised as much as disappointed when I discovered those cracks on a routine safety inspection. I have been less than pleased with OEM Dunlop 407 and 408 front tires but now the rear as well. That is why the new ones will be a test of the Michelin Commander II.
I checked the bearngs and asked the owner of the Indy shop in New Braunfels for his opinion. One of his staff said the bearings are OK, I'm still thinking about replacing them though. My experience with sealed bearings is.... they are good one moment and failing the next. They seem to go south real quick once they begin to go. I think the peace of mind is worth the effort.
I will admit to being surprised as much as disappointed when I discovered those cracks on a routine safety inspection. I have been less than pleased with OEM Dunlop 407 and 408 front tires but now the rear as well. That is why the new ones will be a test of the Michelin Commander II.
I checked the bearngs and asked the owner of the Indy shop in New Braunfels for his opinion. One of his staff said the bearings are OK, I'm still thinking about replacing them though. My experience with sealed bearings is.... they are good one moment and failing the next. They seem to go south real quick once they begin to go. I think the peace of mind is worth the effort.
Glad you're taken' the route of a new caliper!
See ya'll soon
#2393
By the way welcome to the forum. A lot of information here.
Good luck on your tire hunt
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thanks man i appreciate the info! im thinking about tackling the task of taking the wheel off myself, how difficult is it to do? I've got a friend who is starting up his own cycle shop; mostly geared towards sport bikes; who can mount the tire for me so that part is covered. I asked him about price for a tire and his are almost where dealership prices are since hes just starting up so
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