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[danceswithmopeds]

Dental probes. Don't use a sharp or pointy one, look for one that has a little spoon shaped end.
Do you have a Dental Supply company anywhere near you?
I haven't got a clue what the correct description is, I used to just walk into stores and have a looksee then sign out what I wanted.

[dapleb]

Ah never though o that ta dances, have lots o dental probes but they moight be a tad too big.

Was trying to think of a non metal something.

[wicklamulla]

Peat, cut some hazel whips (of varying sizes) out of a ditch near home and sharpen them, good fer scraping out those recesses. I too have a stock set of MK2 front calipers and rubber hoses and may attempt this rebuild too. I did hear a rumour that Goodrich (out near exeter airport) will build you a set of custom rubber hoses, so might be worth ringing them.

[dapleb]

Noice wan. I have found a place that will make up the hoses, just need to take em in the oldies to use as a template. Will speak to Goodridge first as it might be these guys will justpost it oft to Goodridge anyroad.

Will a walnut whip do?

[stu]

Ah never though o that ta dances, have lots o dental probes but they moight be a tad too big.

Was trying to think of a non metal something.

What about some copper pipe, trimmed to size? Something softer than the caliper metal is what you want.

[danceswithmopeds]

Just thought of my second most used thingies. Wooden coffee stirrers from McDonalds. Sharp penknife to make the end you want.
Soak in boiling water for a few minutes, and you can form a permanent curve in stirrer.

[dapleb]

Yes yes I know I'm slow!

Some progress though and a free painting lesson (much needed):

I managed to get the crud out of the grooves thanks to the helpful Carpedian hints. Also found that sticking em in the airing cupboard for a few days made all the crud powderify and was then crumbled oot very easily.

Lightly BLASTED (is that possible)
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Primered
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Paint and Lacquer
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Just refitted the seals and pistoons with lots of red grease and brake fluid.

Any guesses of a torque setting for the calipot half bolts? Noubt in Heinz or Worksop Manuel.

[Studley Ramrod]

Mr Henty could probably calculate the torque if ya let him know the bolt specs ?

Me, I'd say a good tweak and a little nip should be spot on.

Lookin' good !

[dablik]

oooh very nice indeed dappers.. looking good

I split a pair of Nissins like that once and did em up bassad tight,, and they were okay,, errrr but no, dont know sorry..

[dapleb]

Mr Henty could probably calculate the torque if ya let him know the bolt specs ?

Yeah theres a generic table of bolt size vs torque in one of them there Manuels. The plan is to "use the force"...but not too much. Should be fine, just interested in what others would guess at. If ya get enough people to guess how many sweets are in the jar you can eventually get a very accurate result.

[wicklamulla]

lookin good.

[Studley Ramrod]

Okeedokee then, I'll start the bidding at 28Nm

[dapleb]

I did hear a rumour that Goodrich (out near exeter airport) will build you a set of custom rubber hoses, so might be worth ringing them.

They do and it was, thanks for that one. The 2000 brake system on me boike has funky connector blocks but for me orig mkI hoses, they said it shouldnt be a problem, post or drop em in and they will have a look-see. Even offered to deliver to NEC if I were goin. Were keen and helpful.

[wicklamulla]

They do and it was, thanks for that one. The 2000 brake system on me boike has funky connector blocks but for me orig mkI hoses, they said it shouldnt be a problem, post or drop em in and they will have a look-see. Even offered to deliver to NEC if I were goin. Were keen and helpful.

ahh i loike the sound of that, will keep the boike looking fairly original. any idea on price ??

[dapleb]

Snot yet but they will have a look, telling-bone with a price if they can do em (which I'm sure they can). Will report back when I know more.

[Bikertone7]

Me calipot halves are soaking in jollop at the moment and I have scrubbed with toothbrush but still some skanky bits in the seal grooves. Any good tips for cleaning in this confined area without scratching bits please and thank you?

I borrowed a dremel hobby drill off a mate with a tiny wire wheel brush cleaned the grooves out a treat.

[dapleb]

Thats a bloomin good idea.

[Bikertone7]

Thats a bloomin good idea.

Picked one up at a jumble later on been a really useful little tool

[RolfieB]

Nice job Dappers.

[wicklamulla]

ear yew Dapleb, is your MK2a hoses cracked and worn out or are ya just tarting her up and sints yer lottery win yer just throwing money at the old gurl ?