Sleeved brake queston.

[F4Gary]

With the caliper off, is it easy to see if the caliper has been sleeved? I've got a leaking piston and I don't know if these brakes were ever sleeved.

 

[Vettehead Mikey]

You'd have to remove the pads and dust seals to be able to see the sleeves, possibly the piston too.

 

[BeaterShark]

Once you remove a piston (as stated above), it should be obvious whether or not it is sleeved. If you look in the cylinder with the piston out and are still wondering if it is sleeved, it's most likely not.

 

[F4Gary]

Thanks guys. I won't have to split the caliper apart will I? And if it is sleeved, whats the best way to fix it?

 

[mkapp7879]

Get a rebuild kit. New rubber parts. Definitely gotta split it to rebuild! Lip seal needs to be tucked into the bore and dust seal needs to be tapped in. No big deal, tho.
Mike