removing capiper pistons/seals
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2001
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From: Gainesville, Florida
Re: removing capiper pistons/seals (drs80vette)
The soft steel ring at the bottom of the boot that fits into the caliper body holds the piston & spring in. You can tap the blade of a small flat screwdriver between the caliper body & the ring & then pry the ring out. The ring is very soft so don't worry the caliper won't get damaged.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Lake Villa IL
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Re: removing capiper pistons/seals (drs80vette)
:iagree:
Pop them out and hammer the new ones in. But use a large socket over the new seals to make sure you put even pressure.
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Pop them out and hammer the new ones in. But use a large socket over the new seals to make sure you put even pressure.
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Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2003
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From: Palmyra PA
Re: removing capiper pistons/seals (drs80vette)
Thanks, turned out to be quite easy. I pushed the piston down with the screwdriver so I could leverage under the top outer ring. The whole piston/seal assembly just press fits into a shallow counterbore at the surface of the caliper.
Pro
Joined: Oct 2003
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From: I'm bleeding, making me the victor!
Re: removing capiper pistons/seals (drs80vette)
If you are daring you can use compressed air! If you do, be sure and put some wood between the caliper halves and wear safety glasses...........
Race Director
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Re: removing capiper pistons/seals (PRESSURERAT)
on my truck the piston froze (1 piston floating caliper) and geez it was stuck, I put 150psi of air pressure on the caliper and the piston came out very eaasily.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2001
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From: South Alabama
Re: removing capiper pistons/seals (PRESSURERAT)
If you are daring you can use compressed air! If you do, be sure and put some wood between the caliper halves and wear safety glasses...........
