donut
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| posted on 3/10/07 at 02:31 PM |
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Brake Callipers
I have a pair of M16 brake callipers which are a little crusty but the rubbers on the pistons look fine. Can i asume they will be ok after a clean up
and paint or is there anything else i should be checking?
Thanks
Andy
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RazMan
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| posted on 3/10/07 at 02:33 PM |
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Just pop the pistons out and inspect the surface of the pistons and bores. While you are at it you might as well fit new seals - not much else after
that really.
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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donut
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| posted on 3/10/07 at 02:51 PM |
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How do the pistons pop out? The seals look really good.
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
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dan__wright
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| posted on 3/10/07 at 02:54 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by donut
How do the pistons pop out? The seals look really good.
air compressor + blow gun into the inlet, takes a while but there will be a lound pop, lots of brake fluid and the piston will come out.
FREE THE ROADSTER ONE…!!
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donut
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| posted on 3/10/07 at 03:02 PM |
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Not got a compressor..............but my mate has!!
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
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RazMan
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| posted on 3/10/07 at 03:36 PM |
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You can use a foot pump too 
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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Bluemoon
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| posted on 3/10/07 at 03:42 PM |
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I would use a foot pump you have more control. Also place a thin but of wood to stop the pistons getting damaged as they come out with quite a force.
Also watch out for brake fluid getting blown into you eyes, I would were some saftey glasses...
Dan
[Edited on 3/10/07 by Bluemoon]
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locoR1
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| posted on 3/10/07 at 05:20 PM |
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And keep your fingers well out the way I've seen a mates finger after the piston popped out and squashed it
Dave...............
 
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