I've already written on this thread once, but I should mention that Advance
Auto Parts in this area sells rebuilt calipers for the B for less than $40
each with a lifetime warranty to the original purchaser. No interest
yadda yadda yadda, but it hardly makes rebuilding 'em worthwhile. I
rebuilt 2 or 3 pairs before discovering this. No more.
Allen
>From: "Mike Lishego" <mlishego@asheboro.com>
>
>Chances are, if they're stuck in the caliper you're going to want
>new pistons anyway. Soak them in liquid wrench or PB Blaster
>overnight. Make sure you remove the bleed screw and hoses then fill
>the inside of the caliper with the penetrating oil. Then put the
>whole caliper into a vise and get a pair of vise grips that will
>securely grip one edge of the piston. Turn, pull, and fight them
>out. Then use them as ashtrays, parts holders, etc.
>
>New pistons and a rebuild kit will not cost you much when it comes
>to the safety of you and your car. I think my total came to about
>$50 for the whole lot, but I could be wrong. Anyway, it's an easy
>project to rebuild those suckers.
>
>Mike Lishego
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