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Offline parasound

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New Dr Vstrom Video - Servicing Brake Calipers
« on: March 13, 2019, 08:40:09 »
Hello Vstromers,

just uploaded a video asked by many members on servicing the brake calipers.


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Re: New Dr Vstrom Video - Servicing Brake Calipers
« Reply #1 on: March 13, 2019, 10:12:03 »
Excellent, detailed video!

On my old SV650, I used to use red rubber grease on the caliper sliding pins, which worked OK, but after a year of usage it had dried out and was not lubricating the pins effectively.  I switched to white silicone brake grease (like you use in the video) and the caliper action was much improved.  Also it never seems to dry out between annual caliper servicing. 

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Re: New Dr Vstrom Video - Servicing Brake Calipers
« Reply #2 on: March 13, 2019, 10:40:07 »
 :thumb:  Good addition to the collection!
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