Unfortunately yes., but Shimano use mineral oil the seals seem to last longer.You can't replace the seals on Shimano brakes. They don't sell them.
@iamanejPretty sure it was this one:
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What he saidNever touch them regarding lubing pistons. Like my car they just work when left well alone. A bit like a decent chain
you can actually find some non official pistons and seals on the internet. Running a pair of aftermarket ceramic pistons and seals without issue for 2 years after the original pistons crackedYou can't replace the seals on Shimano brakes. They don't sell them.
But those you linked cover all of pistons. Didnt you say you have some smaller one that covers only a pair?
But those you linked cover all of pistons. Didnt you say you have some smaller one that covers only a pair?
I have this type in my bleeding kit.
Yes, after wiping calipers off with paper shop towels I use soapy water with Dawn dish soap and that does a pretty good job.So what would you clean with after a bleed? Will soapy water be enough?
I respect the guys at Park Tools and their video of how the seals works is great for the novice mechanic to understand how disc brakes work but... the rest of the video is just wrong (I've tried that method and it just collects dirt and starts sticking again within a couple of rides). The Hope video basically said everything that I said to do and I trust Hope a LOT more than Park when it comes to brake knowledge so... to each their own.Yes. IT can be helpful in maintaining optimum brake feel, noise reduction and performance:
Yeah, these get stuck or move in an irregular fashion. Unstick them and they work better. Moving them through their range of motion is sometimes enough, but doing so fairly regularly keeps them operating well.I respect the guys at Park Tools and their video of how the seals works is great for the novice mechanic to understand how disc brakes work but... the rest of the video is just wrong (I've tried that method and it just collects dirt and starts sticking again within a couple of rides). The Hope video basically said everything that I said to do and I trust Hope a LOT more than Park when it comes to brake knowledge so... to each their own.
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