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How much travel at your front brake lever?

Well, I bit the bullet and ordered an NOS caliper assembly from Australia.
I'm just glad I found one. $227 including shipping but that's actually a bit lower than the dealer cost 6 years ago which was the last I heard it was still available.
I have poor luck with used parts so I just didn't want to try it.
Anderson Vintage Parts did have one listed for $120 but he's on our deadbeat list. Jeez, he used to be a good guy.
To add to the caliper sticking piston/bore problem, it appears I've over-torqued the bleeder one too many times as it started leaking very slowly. I tightened it but no luck. It should only be torqued about 5 lb/ft. It's easy to over torque at that amount. Nothing you can do if you damage the spot where the screw tip seats. I blamed the Russell speedbleeder and bought some new ones but it turns out the bleed screw seat must be damaged. So I wasted a little more on that. Oh well, live and learn.
I'm just glad to have a new caliper on the way. At least the assembly comes with everything. Just the genuine Suzuki chromed caliper axle bolts go for about $27 each. And I get some new pads so I'll only need 1 set the next time too. I hope to get another 130,000 miles on this caliper.
I just told the wife I'll consider this my Christmas gift. Doesn't cost a thing if you look at it that way. At least this year I'm getting something I want, even if it's not a surprise.:lol:
Thanks for all the replies and I hope this thread helped others.
I just bought myself a new skilsaw and Im getting progressive front fork springs for my christmas gift!They may not be wrapped in christmas paper but at least I get to open the box!LOL!! Keith,your bike is special and deserves brand new parts!
 
I just bought myself a new skilsaw and Im getting progressive front fork springs for my christmas gift!They may not be wrapped in christmas paper but at least I get to open the box!LOL!! Keith,your bike is special and deserves brand new parts!
Thanks! Enjoy the saw and the springs.:)
 
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