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front brake rebuild '89 kdx200

Posted: 02:27 pm Mar 21 2012
by motojo
The front brake on my '89 was no worky when I picked up my bike a few weeks back. When I checked, the reservoir is was empty so I filled and bled the brakes. After some riding with totally non braking brakes, I see that fluid was leaking out of the caliper. That made sense why the brakes didn't grab, the pads were soaked.
Ok now I have the parts (I think) to fix the problen in my grubby little hands. I have new pads, a new square o-ring looking seal, and the 2 boots. I'm going to tear into it this weekend. Is there anything special I should know about the KDX or is it just your standard caliper rebuild?

Posted: 03:04 pm Mar 21 2012
by Julien D
Standard rebuild, nothing special to look for. Moving to general Q&A.

Posted: 08:24 pm Mar 21 2012
by KDXrider1989
pick up a repair manual, it'll tell you everything ya needa know (for the most part)

Posted: 07:14 am Mar 22 2012
by motojo
Ok thanks guys. Can't wait to get this beast fixed up!

Posted: 02:37 pm Apr 12 2012
by motojo
Got the brakes done. Used my reverse bleeder which is the cat's as*! She stops great now!