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mrsteko
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PostPosted: 07:20 - 06 Apr 2008    Post subject: Bandit 600 Caliper ~ SORTED ~ Reply with quote
As the title suggests, I am now looking for new pistons and seals and could do with some ideas on suppliers.

Cheers,

Stephen.........
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timjim
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PostPosted: 17:34 - 06 Apr 2008    Post subject: calipers Reply with quote
you could try and get a set of 1200 calipers,but would need to get a set of stepped brackets made upo to make up for the different mounting hole pitch.....along with many other pricier options!!!
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mrsteko
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PostPosted: 17:39 - 07 Apr 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
The message above doesn't really tie in, through no fault of the author, bu because I changed the post as no-one seemed to know of any way to swap calipers for newer ones without crafting brackets. So new parts seem to be the next step.
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geordiecbrblo...
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PostPosted: 18:03 - 07 Apr 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
I've always had excellent service from Wemoto, I've linked to the Bandit parts and you'll need to scroll down a bit Thumbs Up

Edit: Linky no worky but if you click shop you'll be able to get there.

www.wemoto.com
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Ichy
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PostPosted: 18:07 - 07 Apr 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Robinsons Foundry

https://www.robinsonsfoundry.co.uk/shop/index.php/product/suzukispares/index.html
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sickpup
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PostPosted: 18:37 - 07 Apr 2008    Post subject: Re: Bandit 600 Caliper - Where to buy pistons and seals?? Reply with quote
mrsteko wrote:
As the title suggests, I am now looking for new pistons and seals and could do with some ideas on suppliers.

Cheers,

Stephen.........


These are the front seals in a set.

Heres the rears, you need two.

If you really need the pistons a piston and set of seals is about£17-£18 for each front and the rears are £21.00 each.
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mrsteko
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PostPosted: 18:49 - 07 Apr 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
cheers for that.
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mrsteko
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PostPosted: 18:53 - 07 Apr 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
I assume its 18 squid for each piston set ie £72 ?

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Stephen
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sickpup
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PostPosted: 19:12 - 07 Apr 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
mrsteko wrote:
I assume its 18 squid for each piston set ie £72 ?

Cheers,

Stephen


Yep. They're not cheap at all. Saying that you would be looking at about twice as much for genuine.

Most of the time as long as no one stupid has had a go at the pistons they just need a good clean up. I tend to first wash them in soapy water with a nylon scrubber then clean any persistent bits with a small wire brush on a dremel type tool.

Same thing can be used to clean out the seal gaps as well. The better the seal gaps are cleaned the better the pistons will move.

ALWAYS wear safety googles when doing this.

Use Red Rubber grease, a light smear around the piston to lubricate them

When you reassemble the calipers DO NOT push the pistons all the way back in, leave them proud of the caliper by about 2mm. Then before you re-attach the lines bolt them to the fork legs and slowly pour brake fluid directly into them. Then re-attach the lines and bleed as normal. This will tend to stop any air bubbles being caught behind the pistons in the caliper.
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mrsteko
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PostPosted: 19:32 - 07 Apr 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Massive help, thanks a lot.
I have the seals ordered.

Stephen.
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mrsteko
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PostPosted: 19:33 - 07 Apr 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Massive help, thanks a lot.
I have the seals ordered.

Stephen.
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PostPosted: 19:36 - 07 Apr 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
mrsteko wrote:
Massive help, thanks a lot.
I have the seals ordered.

Stephen.


Thank you for your purchase sir. Wink

Should be with you by Wednesday or Thursday.
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