The remaining parts have arrived, so let’s assemble everything at once.
Inspecting the seals and pistons. Yamaha applies grease quite liberally, so I’ll wipe it all off.
I don’t use grease in the caliper seal grooves. It hardens over time and can seize up. Also, when you thoroughly wash a caliper, grease and moisture mix together, which I think could lead to corrosion. I believe using something with better fluidity, like metal rubber, would improve operation and prevent corrosion better.
I also wipe down the caliper body with rust preventative oil before assembling it.
The customer wanted the master tank swapped out for an H2 unit. I made a simple bracket that doesn’t get too fancy.
I wanted that solid, reassuring feel you get from aluminum plate with bolt and nut fastening.
I personally dislike co-tightening, but it’s the best no-fuss approach.
We’ve test-ridden it and it’s complete. Working on the invoice now.
