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rear caliper piston trashed?

  • Thread starter Thread starter growler
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Well done !

Well done !

growler said:
Well, this lady did just fine using the air compressor method. I agree it can be risky when not paying close attention to:

a) how many psi are being applied
b) where the piston is going to go when it pops out

I had success around 60-70 psi. Thanks for the help.
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:D I rest my case .
 
Cleaned up my calipers with simple green and a toothbrush. Cleaned up the pistons and will see how the little nicks/abrasions line up with the seals - hopefully they won't cause any issues.

Maybe I should paint the caliper while I have it off. Hmmm.


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Thanks, Steve.

I'll bookmark that page in case I need to get new pistons.


Steve said:
Can't tell if you boogered it or not.
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We need to see the surface that is hidden by the dust boots.

The SIDES of the piston are what's really important.

If you need to get pistons, try Parts-n-More.
Go to page 2, scroll down just a bit, the are near the top of a long page.

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got everything back together. no leaks. :)

now to do the front calipers.
 
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