105 Rear Calipers on Alfetta

Started by NSharpley, July 29, 2020, 05:30:26 PM

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NSharpley

Quote from: Gusto on July 30, 2020, 09:27:24 AM
I had this problem on my 75 when I put 105 callipers on the rear. The rear pistons would retract. Everything new or rebuilt and no air in the system. After advice from Mike. I installed a 2lb check valve in the rear brake line. Problem solved. Best brakes I've ever had.

Hey Gusto,

Where in the rear line did you install the check valve?
Current Alfa:
1975 Alfetta GT 2.0 Race car
1979 Alfetta GTV (Resto)
1972 105 2000 GTV (Resto)
1987 Alfa 75 2.5

Past Alfas:
1982 Alfetta Sportiva (briefly in my possession. Restored and sold)
1989 Alfa 75 2.5
1982 Alfetta Sedan 2.0
1976 Alfetta GT

fazersix

I had a similar issue on my Suzuki SV650 front calipers. The pistons would retract, even though I had rebuilt the calipers.
Pump the lever and second/third pump firm lever. Bled and reverse bled, loads of brake fluid later, no improvement!
I pulled the pistons out again and applied a little rubber grease to the seals, this fixed the problem!