Motorcycle Repair: 86 rebel 450, front brake caliper, bikebandit com

Question
i need to rebuild front brake caliper, i can find parts break down, but no helpful hints. di i just pry out seals, clean like crazy, then replace seals? any input beside just buy manual is appreciated.

Answer
Brian...

http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmotorcycles/honda-motorcycle-cmx450c-rebel-1986...   FRONT BRAKE CALIPER....

Pretty much like you said....  you have to ease the pistons out evenly so start pumping the master cylinder, watch the pistons, and when one gets out ahead of the other one, put a piece of wood or a wide tool handle in there to slow it down and let the other one catch up. Once they are just about all the way out, you can pull the caliper off the hydraulic line and then grab the pistons by hand  to remove them. Dig out the old seal rings, clean the grooves REALLY well, lube up new seal rings with brake fluid and reinstall them, lube the pistons and push them all the way in to the bottom. Don't forget to put the dust rings on the edges as you are pushing in the pistons. Reconnect the caliper, mount it on the caliper mount, after you have loaded up the brake pads and springs/clips, etc. Lube the rubber parts with silicone grease so the caliper can slide easily on the pins. Bleed the caliper and go riding...

Bill Silver