The way which worked for me is to put a 2x4 flat on a hard surface and
whack the side opposite the piston against the 2x4. It will take several
hits, but the piston will slowly come out. I used this approach to get
pistons out of a caliper which had sat for over 5 years & even had a rusty
edge around the piston.
Eric.
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From: muntsb@HiWAAY.net [SMTP:muntsb@HiWAAY.net]
Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 1997 10:26 AM
To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Spitfire Brake Calipers
I know this has been discussed and yes I wasn't paying attention, but what
is
the best way to get the pistons out of the brake caliper? They will come
out
a little but I think there is a ring of rust and stuff just before the seal
that is holding the pistons in. I remember some folks using compressed
air,
but what if one piston comes out and the other doesn't?
TIA
Bill M.
'70 MkIII Spitfire
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