Corrosion on caliper

[Notty]

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[Hooli]

Mmm crusty, looks worse than mine!

[GSXKING]

Is that yours @Notty if so how does that happen when you don't take it out of the garage 😉😉

[hard road]

typical of Jap bikes here in the UK, just can't handle our weather   

[Notty]

typical of Jap bikes here in the UK, just can't handle our weather   

My fault riding through the winter - they had been repainted 3 years ago but its all flaking off so I have done a deal with Simon (aka Speedy ) 

[seth]

I just had a set fully refurbed by brake masters (powerhouse automotive)
£206 they are now like new 10 day turn around .
Brilliant service too .

[Notty]

I just had a set fully refurbed by brake masters (powerhouse automotive)
£206 they are now like new 10 day turn around .
Brilliant service too .

That's the firm Speedy used and any brake fluid on them and paint comes off 

[seth]

I just had a set fully refurbed by brake masters (powerhouse automotive)
£206 they are now like new 10 day turn around .
Brilliant service too .

That's the firm Speedy used and any brake fluid on them and paint comes off 

They do warn of that and say to wash off straight away

[Speedy1959]

They do warn of that and say to wash off straight away

To be fair Mr Notty I have a spray bottle of soapy water in my shed on permanent stand by..
Whenever I bleed brakes (or swap the calipers) I ALLWAYS have this within a 2 second reach!!
Irrespective of whether the Calipers are OEM or Refurbs I liberally spray around the bleed nipple after Ive finished bleeding (Just in case)..
I do find it surprising that a fluid hasnt been developed thats NOT so visciuos with paint work!
After all, hydraulic oil isnt corrosive !

[grog]

I used vht caliper paint when i painted mine, bake in oven to cure. Seems to stand brake fluid spills but yeah, spray bottle always close by. Silicone brake fluid non hygroscopic and no paint damage. Have a read on it. DOT5.

[Hooli]

I do find it surprising that a fluid hasnt been developed thats NOT so visciuos with paint work!

DOT5 as said.

Not sure if you need different seals to use it though & they don't mix so you need a totally dry new system.

[grog]

Exactly correct Hooli. Not sure how youd find out if 14 could use it. Whole system has to be totally free of old stuff. Its a good read, use a lot on old stuff, stops corrosion.

[Hooli]

I'd assume a 14 with a fresh clean brake system would be fine grog. I'm basing that on lots of people on the owner's forums using it on freshly restored old Triumphs without issue. They don't use any special hoses or seals. I know a few have flushed the system with lots & lots of DOT5 to get the old DOT4 out & that's worked too.

Personally I think it's a lot of hassle for little gain. The only part of my 14 ever damaged by brake fluid is the rear wheel after one of the bleed nipples leaked on the rear caliper.

[grog]

I agree Hooli, not something on my list.

[Eric GSX1400K3]

I read some place that Dot5 was developed specifically for HD? Dot 4 strips the chrome off a little too easily.

I would agree youd need to start with a new system and have rubber seals resistant to silicone.

My BMW uses light mineral oil in the clutch, 'never' needs changing, apparently....I think 'never' is defined as 'within the warranty period' by BMW.