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Rear Brake (Cylinder & Caliper) Repair Kits?

mrvman

mrvman

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Apologies to the admins if this is already posted elsewhere - if you would point me to that prior post link I will gladly refer to it.

2014 Cali 1400 Custom
I've been dealing with a "soft" rear brake. I've bled the system including the ABS block.
However, the condition remains: I have to bear down significantly to get the rear brake to engage, and even then it is not "biting" as if did previously.

My next step is to rebuild the rear caliper, and if possible, do the same for the rear master cylinder.
Would someone maybe point me to an online supplier (preferably in the USA) where I can purchase the repair kits in question?

For those among you that may have already dealt with something like this, I would welcome your insight in resolving this irksome problem.
 
First verify that the rear caliper isnt sticking or binding. Check condition of pads and if the rear rotor is glazed.

Then look at your rear master cylinder. It may just need a rebuild kit or some seals. Test it to see if it leaks down. The fluid bypassing the internal seals.

I highly doubt that both components have failed.
 
Motorcop said:
First verify that the rear caliper isnt sticking or binding. Check condition of pads and if the rear rotor is glazed.

Then look at your rear master cylinder. It may just need a rebuild kit or some seals. Test it to see if it leaks down. The fluid bypassing the internal seals.

I highly doubt that both components have failed.
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I appreciate the insight, Motorcop! I will include your suggestions regarding the pads, rotor glazing...

As to the rebuild kits, I'd love it if someone could point me to an online seller; my searches have resulted in "universal" kits at best. Ideally, I would get OEM or equal fitment kits for both.
While I don't anticipate actually needing to rebuild one or both, I plan on having this bike for some time yet and prefer to have such things on hand when the need arises.
 
One more question, if I may:
Has anyone determined the dimensions of the seals on the rear caliper for the 2014 Cali 1400 Custom?
I would be curious to know also if anyone had success finding suitable seal replacement for this caliper.
 
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