My "Project 2025" - 1980 Moto Guzzi V50 II

[vxn750]

If you remove it, you can check it for pitting on the sealing face an also that all orifices are clean. You can clean the visible part if it with a brass brush on a dremel or similar to get rid of the remaining rust. If you then polish it, it will be reasonably resistant against new rust. Then again, a new one probably does not cost the world.

I’ll soak it overnight and take a closer look.
Definitely going to look into purchasing new ones 👍🏽





***I checked on MG Cycle and it’s only $10 for a two pack of bleeder nipples. Done!***

[DoubleGuzzi]

Then again, a new one probably does not cost the world.

Yeah, even cheapskate me, changed all of them for new. 

I’ll soak it overnight and take a closer look.

I also went down that path, then thought splash out.

[vxn750]

I’m pretty pleased with how my first brake caliper rebuild job went. The caliper cleaned up nicely, no extra parts in the end and everything fit back together as it should. I’ll know for sure when I get the whole brake system going. So far, so good. 

[wirespokes]

When caliper pistons don't want to come out, I resort to the grease gun. It's never failed to work.