{"id":43095,"date":"2019-08-22T18:49:27","date_gmt":"2019-08-22T09:49:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/?p=43095"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:45:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:45:14","slug":"tl1000r-brake-caliper-maintenance-6-pod-master-oh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/20190822\/everyday-events\/tl1000r-brake-caliper-maintenance-6-pod-master-oh","title":{"rendered":"TL1000R Brake caliper maintenance (6-pod) &#038; master overhaul"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DSC_0513.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43051\"\/><figcaption>         <\/em><br><br>A TL1000R with 70,000 kilometers already on it came in with weak braking, so we consulted on the issue.<em>       <\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DSC01334.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43052\"\/><figcaption>We disassembled the caliper. The bolts are pretty rusty. It&#8217;s a harsh environment with heating, cooling, and moisture.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DSC01333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43053\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DSC01330.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43054\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DSC01327.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43055\"\/><figcaption>The condition is mild. It might be average for the mileage or even on the better side. The dust seal grooves are packed solid with debris.<br>When this gets worse, it pushes the dust seal out, leading to brake drag, poor pad retraction, dust seal protrusion, and all sorts of other issues.<br><br>That&#8217;s the tough part of non-anodized calipers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DSC01360.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43056\"\/><figcaption>We&#8217;ll polish the pad spring too.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DSC01325.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43057\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DSC01324.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43058\"\/><figcaption>As for pad grease,<br>if you feel the effect, that&#8217;s a plus.<br>If you don&#8217;t notice much difference, that&#8217;s a minus. Oil around brakes can be pretty scary, right?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DSC_0488.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43059\"\/><figcaption>We cleaned, polished, and finished it up.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DSC_0487.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43060\"\/><figcaption>Be sure not to forget dehydration either.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"How to Clean, Repair and Rebuild Motorcycle Brake Calipers\u30d6\u30ec\u30fc\u30ad\u30ad\u30e3\u30ea\u30d1\u30fcOH\u3000\u6d17\u6d44\u7de8\u3002\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dWtsb_PR_pY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>We&#8217;ve covered disassembly through cleaning and polishing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DSC01361.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43061\"\/><figcaption>The pad contact looks a bit questionable.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DSC01362.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43062\"\/><figcaption>We lightly faced it in.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DSC01363.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43063\"\/><figcaption>We replaced the caliper bolts with Yamaha originals.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DSC01364.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43064\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DSC01365.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43065\"\/><figcaption>The pad surface was already oily&#8230; no wonder it wasn&#8217;t stopping.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DSC01366.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43066\"\/><figcaption>We removed the front master, rear master, and rear caliper to start the work.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DSC01368.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43067\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DSC01367.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43068\"\/><figcaption>This is the rear master body. The condition looks good.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DSC01379_LI.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43069\"\/><figcaption>It&#8217;s already polished and shiny, but&#8230; I forgot to shoot the full view.<br>This hole here is super important. Always check the passage.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DSC01376.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43070\"\/><figcaption>Old versus new. It&#8217;s hard to tell in the photo, but the cup umbrella sags on the old one. The new one is firm and has good tension.<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DSC01378.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43071\"\/><figcaption>Measuring the piston diameter and inspecting gives peace of mind.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DSC01380.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43072\"\/><figcaption>Jumping ahead, here are the front master cup and piston.<br>Left is used, right is new.<br>You can see in the photo that the used one is a bit saggy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"853\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DSC01371.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43073\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"853\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DSC01373.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43074\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DSC01369.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43075\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DSC01370.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43076\"\/><figcaption>The seals had been replaced once already, so they were relatively clean.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DSC01381.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43077\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DSC01382.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43078\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DSC01383.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43079\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DSC01384.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43080\"\/><figcaption>We polished it like this to get it smooth and clean.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DSC01386.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43081\"\/><figcaption>To the touch, it feels more slippery than grabby. There&#8217;s plenty of material left, so we degreased and faced it to check if it&#8217;s usable.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DSC01387.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43082\"\/><figcaption>It looked promising for a moment, but&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DSC01388.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43083\"\/><figcaption>When it came back from the test ride, the pads smelled bad. Oil was seeping out from inside. (Needs replacement)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DSC01389.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43084\"\/><figcaption>The rear brake also looks oil-burned with a slick surface. This won&#8217;t grab&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DSC01395.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43085\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DSC01396.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43086\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DSC01398.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43087\"\/><figcaption>We skinned both sides and polished the disc.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DSC01399.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43088\"\/><figcaption>The axle shaft runout looks fine.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DSC01390.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43089\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DSC01393.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43090\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DSC01394.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43091\"\/><figcaption>While we&#8217;re at it.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DSC01391.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43092\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DSC01392.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43093\"\/><figcaption>That&#8217;s how it turned out.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DSC01400.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43094\"\/><figcaption>The sprocket is looking rough too&#8230; it might be time for a bunch of things to start failing.<br>That wraps up this job.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"How to Clean, Repair and Rebuild Motorcycle Brake Calipers\u30d6\u30ec\u30fc\u30ad\u30ad\u30e3\u30ea\u30d1\u30fcOH \u7d44\u307f\u7acb\u3066\u7de8\u3002\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GP3aBz5x0rk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":43050,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pochipp_cv_data":"","swell_btn_cv_data":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1924],"tags":[207,1932],"class_list":["post-43095","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-everyday-events","tag-brake-caliper-oh","tag-tl"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43095","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=43095"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43095\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/43050"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=43095"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=43095"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=43095"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}