MZ 500 Front brake caliper

[vme250]

Hi
My front brake caliper started leaking, looks like the main seal around one of the pistons. Haven't taken it apart yet.
Does anybody know where to get a seal kit for it??
thanks for any leads

Larry

[hmmmnz]

send these guys a email
http://grahamsmotorcycles.com/
or pull the seals out and have a measure
and order the parts via a grimeeca supplier

[vme250]

Went to the local euro motorcycle shop, he pulled a Brembo caliper off the shelf @$125 it bolted right on works better than the original even with smaller dia piston.

[vme250]

OK if you need a new caliper this is it, it looks exactly like the grimeca except piston is 38mm instead of 41, so a seal kit for this won't work in the grimeca

Brembo, F08 caliper, left
[Part Number: 18652201]
Complete Brembo twin piston caliper. Fits front left when mounted in front of fork tube, fits front right when mounted behind fork tube. Fits rear when mounted below axle. Includes pads, anodized aluminum pistons and single large bleeder are installed. Most big twin models 1974 through 1997. 850T T3 Convert G5 1000SP, SP2, SP3, Cal2 Cal3 Cal1100, MilleGT, Strada, T4, T5, 850 LeMans, LeMansII, LeMansIII, CX100, probably more.

[comanche91]

This is good info - thanks. Threads correct for use with the stock hose? I have mushy front brakes on my Silver Star; no leaks on the master cylinder or the caliper. Have tried every bleeding technique I know, and I've been bleeding brakes for years. The lever starts off firm and normal, but deteriorates after a mile or so and I have to double pump to stop. I have no loss of brake fluid. I'm pretty sure my problem is the master cylinder, and have one coming. But I'll keep this post in mind for the caliper.