I can toss out another alternative, if the compressed air trick doesn't
work:
The hydraulic line from the clutch master will fit into the front
caliper. If you happen to have a parts car lying around, or are willing
to pull apart the system on your current car.....
Or you could even use the original brake system!
The same warnings apply to this method. You need to put a wood block
between the pistons (where the disc normally goes) to keep one from
flying out, and to keep both moving evenly. Once the first piston is
out you'll have trouble getting the second one out if it isn't already
started.
Me? I set up a high pressure pump from a Citroen DS model. The pump is
rated 7000 psi, should be enough!
Jim
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lewis mckillop wrote:
howdy,
i have a 63 spitfire. the pistons in the calipers are frozen. does
anyone have any good ideas on how to get the pistons out or should i
just get new calipers.
thanks
lewis mckillop
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Hey, Lewis - Y'all from Texas?
Anyways, the two best methods I have used involve compressed air or a
grease gun. You put a tapered fitting on your air hose that will fit
into
the hole where the brake line attaches, and give it a blast of air.
This
should pop out the seized piston. Oh, BTW, stick a small piece of wood
or
a cloth in between the calipers to prevent the piston from getting
damaged
when it pops out. If air doesn't work, hook up an air powered grease
gun
(or manual one, I guess), stick that in the hole and start pumping in
grease. It will also push out a stuck piston. But beware, it makes a
Godawful mess when it finally comes out.
Ross D. Vincenti
Asst. General Counsel/Asst. Sec'ty.
Transamerica Home Loan - Legal Dept.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 742-4756 phone
(213) 741-7231 or 741-6945 fax
ross.vincenti@transamerica.com
64 Spitfire 4
64 Porsche 356C Coupe
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