Compressed air works fine, if a bit explosively, or you can use hydraulic
pressure or a grease gun
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-fot@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-fot@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Brad Kahler
> Sent: Monday, August 21, 2006 6:05 PM
> To: fot@autox.team.net
> Subject: [FOT] removing pistons from calipers
>
> Amici,
>
> I've been trying to resurrect a pair of girling brake
> calipers. The vehicle had sat for about 5 years and now the
> pistons are froze in the bores. I've managed to get one
> piston out but now have run out of ideas on how to remove the
> other one. Same goes with the other caliper I'm sure I can
> get one out but not the other one.
>
> I don't mind ruining the pistons if need be since they need
> to be replaced anyway.
>
> So what tips or tricks do you have for removing a single
> stuck piston from a caliper?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Brad
> 1957 TR3A vintage racer
>
>
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