Re: Front Brake Caliper 1977 CB550F

Posted by LukeM on
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/Front-Brake-Caliper-1977-CB550F-tp919341p925420.html

We've been dousing the bleeder screw in some good penetrating oil, and it's really on there.  Even tried some light tapping with a small hammer to get the oil to work in better.  The 550 manual says to use a 10mm wrench to loosen it, and it's so rounded over an 8mm won't close down on what's left.  Seems the previous owner tried to loosen it with a wrench or vise grip.

Thanks for the suggestion, but I think it's a goner.  I saw one on EBay for about 30 US + shipping.  A rebuild kit and brake pads for the caliper and the master cylinder and his bike will be braking for a LONG time.

Luke M