Author Topic: Front Brakes (Read 2089 times)

zcarlson12 · « **on:** May 03, 2014, 01:18:45 PM »

After I get my steering stabilizer from Motofool I'm going to put new front wheel bearings, dual brake lines, rotors, pads and rebuild the calipers. Does anyone have a specific rebuild kit for the calipers they use? I see about 10 different kinds on ebay and some have more parts than others it seems like. Do the pistons need to be changed out if they are functioning properly now? They are working fine right now but I noticed a little drag on the one rotor when I had it in the air to check the wheel bearings so I figured I might as well do it all in one shot. Thanks for the help.

zcarlson12 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 03, 2014, 01:20:52 PM »

Also, I planned on using OEM bearings and seals for the wheel bearings in my Baldwin hubs but does anyone have any experience with ceramic wheel bearings? A friend of mine just put them on his crotch rocket and if you spin the wheel in the air it spins forever. This would be for a mx application though.

Hawaiiysr · « **Reply #2 on:** May 03, 2014, 05:07:33 PM »

Most of them pictures on eBay of rebuild kits are generic pictures. Most will include the rubber parts, and bleed nipples. One thing they have in common is none of they will included pistons. J would say don't take out the pistons if you don't have to. Good luck getting them back in! Its possible, just not easy. I believe there is a Oring in there.

I have never used ceramic bearings. I know the resistance is less so they freewheel for sometime. I have used all ballz in the past with no complaints. Bearing and seals for $10 per wheel is hard deal to pass. I don't think you'll notice much difference when your riding.

If you do buy them fancy bearing post up where you got them and how much.

wretched73 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 05, 2014, 12:17:29 AM »

I rebuilt my calipers with OEM kits i got off ebay. Didnt change the pistons but I did take them out, they were pretty easy to get back in IMO

zcarlson12 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 05, 2014, 10:41:09 AM »

Ok thanks guys. I kind of figured that about the pictures, it seems a lot of stuff is like that. I'll check out the All Balls kits too and let you know if I end up going the ceramic route.

pinned250r · « **Reply #5 on:** May 05, 2014, 02:45:10 PM »

As far as hub bearings, i've used all ballz and same, no issues at all. Save some coin.