Retrospect 3-2-1 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Hi, Does anyone know of any companies that are able to rebuild or replace the calipers for my sv650x (1999) at an affordable price? I've been advised to either get them rebuilt or buy new ones as they have basically seized up.Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abraxix92 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Was recommend to use powerhouse, a company in sheffield to buy parts for breaks and caliper, good and cheap, but if you want to skip doing it yourself, they can send you a new caliper as a trade in and a small fee (you have to pay a deposit until your calipers reach them if your trading for theirs i believe.)http://powerhouse.uk/content/motorcycle ... rvices.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldie59 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Have a look on Youtube, there are loads of instructional video's on there about rebuilding brake calipers. I don't know how to post a link to the site from my phone unfortunately, but I noticed at least one video for rebuilding the SV650 calipers.I have rebuilt them in the past and they are fairly easy to do. The parts and sometimes good quality calipers are available on Ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polecat Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 I agree with the DIY route because even I managed to do a RECON on calipers and it turned out to be a very rewarding experience for me Have to say getting the pistons out was a Pain in the ass but when they finally come out it is very satisfying ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockercas Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Getting pistons out is pretty easy.Get a bag of decent tie wraps tie wrap 3 pistons up.Take the banjo bolt out and blow compressed air into the caliper. The piston will pop out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Get a bag of decent tie wraps tie wrap 3 pistons up. Wish I had done this, I got quite a whack to the face when I removed the Pistons out of the old TZR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 I'd also recommend the diy route. There's very little in a caliper once you get it off. Just the body, piston and a set of seals. 9 times of out 10 the piston will just need a clean up and some new seals fitting. The hardest bit really is bleeding them properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrospect 3-2-1 Posted October 11, 2015 Author Share Posted October 11, 2015 Thanks for all the advice, I've contacted powerhouse to see if they still offer the trade in service, I'm just waiting for a reply. If they've stopped offering the service then I'll try the diy option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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