Evenin All,
To cut a long story short, I had to take my front brake calliper of today as I had a suspicion it was binding, as the disc was getting really hot, and there was an overwhelming smell of brake fumes.
Anyway, once I got it of it became apparent that one of the pistons has seized. Unfortunately i thought it would be a good idea to hit it with a hammer to see if i could free it up, but all I succeeded in doing was knocking it the whole way in, and now its stuck.
Is there a special tool to remove the piston so i can refurb it or would it be better purchase a refurbed one, like the ones from camskill?
Cheers in advance
Seized Brake Caliper Piston
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Re: Seized Brake Caliper Piston
I used Rogue for a refurbed caliper.
http://www.roguesystems.co.uk/forms/Product.aspx?ID=336
I cleaned the piston up and it only lasted about a month.
http://www.roguesystems.co.uk/forms/Product.aspx?ID=336
I cleaned the piston up and it only lasted about a month.
Re: Seized Brake Caliper Piston
I had a seized calliper last week.....used a vice to get the part that was stuck out. (doesn't sound like that would work with your though)
I needed 1 calliper (but I like to get 2 of most things on my car even if only one needs replacing)
I needed 1 calliper (but I like to get 2 of most things on my car even if only one needs replacing)
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Re: Seized Brake Caliper Piston
I ended up taking mine to a local garage and getting them to blow it out with an airline. Took 5 seconds and they didn't charge me for it
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Re: Seized Brake Caliper Piston
diy method: unbolt caliper but leave brake line connected.
Wedge a block of wood between good piston & inside of caliper to stop this one moving.
Wrap a big rag around it all stop brake fluid going everywhere.
Step on the brake pedal - the seized piston will pop out
Wedge a block of wood between good piston & inside of caliper to stop this one moving.
Wrap a big rag around it all stop brake fluid going everywhere.
Step on the brake pedal - the seized piston will pop out