Zephyr <davedejonge@hotmail.com> wrote in
news:5f62fdba-fa2d-44e6-97e1-16978fda85c5@a6g2000vbp.googlegroups.com:


>
> So, I got the new caliper on last night, went on without any major
> issues, biggest problem was finding hose to help with the line
> bleeding, ( ended up using some gas line from an old weed whip)
> Everything went on just like it should have, no stuck bolts that
> couldn't be freed ect.. Thanks to all for you help!


Good news! Glad to know it went well.

I've had trouble in the past getting the pedal to feel as firm as it should
be without some work knocking bubbles free. Surprised yours didn't present
that issue.



>
> Once I got the old caliper off and could pull at the piston boot
> without worry, I could definitely tell what the problem was. There
> was a good amount of rust on the side of the piston.


For some odd reason Honda, unlike Toyota, does not use semi-stainless
pistons. Always wondered why.

In any case, rust can be prevented through the judicious use of silicone
grease. I rebuilt my fronts about eight or nine years ago, using silicone
grease. The pistons are squeaky-clean at this moment. The originals rusted
up and seized pretty badly.


>
> thanks again.
>


Anytime.


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Tegger

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