[Closed] Is corrosion/seizure on hydraulic disc road calipers a real issue?

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mtbtomo

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Just bought a road bike with Shimano hydraulic discs and was wondering if corosion or seizure of the pistons is a real issue on the road in winter due to road salt etc.

I've seen it mentioned by the naysayers, but has anyone had any problems in the real world?

Posted : 21/01/2015 8:04 am

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