Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2004 21:56:57 GMT From: "Eric Chan" <ekchannopsamhlink.net> Subject: 900s brake and shock issues
Hi: My brake calipers and all parts look rather rusty from the salty roads of New England weather. If the pads are rusty, do they become "sticky" and cause constant grinding to the rotor? How to tell when to replace the rotors? Would it be possible to replace the pads without the calipers? If not, how difficult is it to replace the calipers? Are there special tools or bleeding of brake line required? BTW, my rear oil shocks look leaky. Do I need special tools to replace them? Thanks. Erick