Getting seized caliper pistons out

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Donovan D
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Getting seized caliper pistons out

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How can I get these pistons out. Managed to get three out using the compressor but the rest will not move, its proper stuck.

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Re: Getting seized caliper pistons out

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have you tried some heat?
No sense being pessimistic. It wouldn't work anyway.

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Re: Getting seized caliper pistons out

Post by retrovan »

connect them to Master cylinder and press them out with brake fluid.

If double sided, then place wood in between so they both move but stop before coming out all together.

Once both have moved, the remove wood and press both out.

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