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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: JC85 on March 13, 2019, 01:00:01 PM
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Hey guys, I need some input. I ordered a new front brake caliper for my Eldorado, as the old one had a small leak in cold weather, even after a full cleaning and rebuild. I thought I ordered the correct caliper, but I'm not so sure, since it came in, today. The caliper I ordered is a Brembo F08 right caliper. I've checked, and everything is identical to the one that's on there, including dimensions and hole pattern, but there's one difference: mine has two bleeder valves, and the new one has only one. Is this still compatible with my bike? I don't see why it wouldn't be, but want to check, before I install it. Thanks in advance for any input!
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The ''new'' type (from the 1980's or something) F08 callipers only have one bleeder, otherwise they are the same. Worry not!
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It's actually better since it has anodized alloy pistons which won't corrode and stick, and it has a bleeder that won't twist off.
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Gotcha. Thanks for the replies, guys. :thumb: I definitely like that it has the anodized pistons. That's what happened with the old one; after sitting in storage for so many years, it was totally corroded and stuck. I tore it down, gave it a thorough cleaning, and rebuilt it with all new seals, but it's still had a slow leak, anytime the temps get below 40 or 50 degrees.