Ok Guys,

I need to refurb the front calipers on the mighty '91 and started looking around for caliper kits.

I found a single kit in Germany for about $75 AUD - is this the best I will find??

Brake Caliper Repair Kit Front for Honda CBR 1000 F - SC24 - Year 89-92 | eBay


Where do you get your caliper kits from and how much do you pay?

Cheers, SB

 

I actually don't buy a 'kit'. I do a tear-down and only replace the needed seals/boots.
Unless there is actual neglect involved, the piston seals and dust seals are usually fine.
The boots often dress up fine with a little armour-all.

So, unless there are frozen pistons and/or torn boots, for me,
the usual procedure is tear-down>clean/polish>lube/grease-pack>re-assembly.

The local Honda dealer's prices are usually competitive
for buying the individual replacement parts, when done this way...

HONDA OF TULSA 1991 Honda Street Bike CBR1000F Parts List

Hope this helps, Ern

 

I use these guys here Seb.

Honda CBR 1000 FM/FN 91-92 Parts at Wemoto - The UK's No.1 On-Line Motorcycle Parts Retailer

They do this kit

Honda CBR 1000 FM/FN 91-92 Rebuild Kit Full Seals Caliper - Front Parts at Wemoto - The UK's No.1 On-Line Motorcycle Parts Retailer

Don't know what exchange rate and postal charges will be like though.

 

Here's a link from the States

K&L Supply Co. Brake Caliper Rebuild Kit | ZZ34406 | J&P Cycles

 

Thanks Ern, Hawk and Woof!

Ern, I know you're right, but I have this mentality that if I'm going to pull it to bits, I put new bits in Doesn't save me money but gives me peace of mind that I'm not going to have to do it again.

I'll look at the other links later guys - thanks!

Cheers, SB

 

Hey Seb

We have a supplier here in NZ called Econohonda in a small town called Te Aroha.
The owner Malcolm Kirkby has a huge inventory of all things Honda. Caliper kits for both TKs and my Mk1s were about NZ$50 each for a complete set of inner and outer seals.Email him on econohonda.co.nz and check out his pricing.

 

just finished overhaul of all calipers on my 95,used genuine seals from david silver spares,,found cost was very little more than pattern parts and superb service,very helpful and knowledgeable staff being a honda specialist supplier.prefer to do the job once and know is all A1,so replaced all seals,and the often neglected needle rollers and seals on the dual braking system.
Finding a good silicone grease to lube piston and seals was more difficult,tried the carlube stuff which i found useless as it turned liquid to the touch and ran everywhere but used rs components grease which was excellent with a temperature range of -50 to 200 degrees centigrade.
Found using silicone grease between seals keeps pistons free from moisture and rejects and water and salt that may eventually creep past dust seals.
Needle rollers for the links seemed quite expensive but can be sourced very cheaply from specialist bearing suppliers
For you guys on the other side of the pond i believe david silver now has a u.s. website now up and running ,well worth a look for anything honda

 

Yep they started up a US venture based out of PA - That'll make life a bit easier
for Trout lol LINK

 

Hi Reborn
Generally I would not recommend using silicon grease on brake components as it is too slippery and will allow seals to roll and twist. Best option is to use a rubber specific grease for brake components . Some silicone greases contain constituents that are not all that friendly to brake seals which are designed to work with brake fluid.
I hope that you are lucky with the lubricant you used and that you do not end up with premature seal failure (this is distinct from premature problems from use of too much use of KY lubricants) Thought I'd get that one in before any of you others.

 

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Cheers, SB