You don't need a kit, you need parts. There are only two pistons and two seals on that if memory serves me.(is it single piston brake ? In that case only one of each is needed) As long as the pistons aren't pitted, clean them and the caliper and replace the seals. Obtain parts from a Honda dealer. If the budget allows, replace the tubing too. Use non-OEM hose. Brake feel is improved with after-market racer tubing.
________________________________ From: Chuck <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Tue, February 23, 2010 4:13:18 PM Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Front Brake Caliper rebuild I have a 1982 CB450SC Nighthawk that I recently purchased from a friend. It was garaged for about 5-6 years with a starter problem, and I'm in the process of getting it running again. When I removed the front brake caliper to change the pads and bleed the system, I was unable to get the caliper pistons to release. I ended up having to use a vice to get them to budge at all. I was thinking about rebuilding the caliper, but I seem to be unable to find any rebuild kits for this year. The local shop says the earliest one they see listed is for the '86 450. Is there a kit from another bike that might work for mine, or could I just reuse the old seals? The brake fluid in the bike was pretty nasty, and I'm also rebuilding the master cylinder piston as well, so I imagine the whole system could use a good cleaning. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
