Early coffin brake master seal replacement?

[mickj]

I was told by a mechanic many years ago that the reason most manufacturers changed to rear callipers from forward callipers was because they are less prone to seizing when behind, as the fork leg offers some protection from the weather. I know my Honda CB550 was in need of a brake strip down and clean every six months to prevent it from seizing.

[Darkness]

Originally Posted by mjgt

I know my Honda CB550 was in need of a brake strip down and clean every six months to prevent it from seizing.

But Honda did use a cheap single piston Caliper with swivel mount comprising a steel pin in alloy mounts with just a couple of o rings to try and keep the salt water out.

[mickj]

Originally Posted by Darkness

But Honda did use a cheap single piston Caliper with swivel mount comprising a steel pin in alloy mounts with just a couple of o rings to try and keep the salt water out.

Yep, that's the one, crap, even on a good day.