Topic: Brake(s) Question(s)

[Vintageguy]

1978 CB750F. Since having owned it, the rear brake sticks in cold weather. I'm sick of it, and plan to rebuild the caliper with a new piston, pads and seals. First question is; Are the front and rear pads the same? I believe they are, but not 100% certain. Second question is; Are the front and rear pads held in with a pin system? Any assistance is appreciated. Merry Christmas!!!!

[robvangulik]

Just take it apart, clean all the parts thoroughly, especially the groove the seals sit in, then assess if all the parts are re-useable.

[bryanj]

Your freind in this case is the parts fiche at cmsnl, just make sure you look at the correct model and year by frame number

[Stev-o]

Just take it apart, clean all the parts thoroughly, especially the groove the seals sit in, then assess if all the parts are re-useable.

+1...they most likely really dont need a "rebuild" just a very good cleaning and a new seal

Front and rear are the same.

[Don R]

 I took my 76F brake Caliper apart, cleaned it put in new seals and it still dragged a little, I cleaned the Master cylinder reservoir out again and bled it a few times, apparently the gunk flushed out and it works great now.
 I think the 78F caliper is a single piston and is easier to clean.  EBC pads are listed as FA31 front and rear for organic. FA31V I think for semi sintered.