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Brake caliper pivot pin

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Bryanj:
No it isnt in the scedule BUT it is a necessary service item as found by multiple UK dealers workshops

McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
Even with Honda quality, seals perish with age, those used in  all weathers will eventually  seize, mine was pretty corroded, possibly salt ingress.

I'm pretty sure a lot of our bikes avoid rain whenever possible so it should be a long term fix once new seals are fitted with grease that does not dry out with the heat of braking.

Oddjob:
The main stand pivot pin isn’t in the maintenance schedule, neither is the rear brake pivot pin yet both require greasing every few years or they’ll either seize or worse oval out the frame mounts.

Bryanj:
Very true Ken

Grewth:
I always roast mine on the gas cooker hob.
Works every time with caliper swing arms, and also caliper bodies with seized pistons.
Good ventilation required unless you want to be overwhelmed by smoke inhalation

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