another way to sometimes get the piston out.... duct tape :) blocks of wood
to the face where the pistons are located not blocking the pistons. then
smack the wood on the concrete floor. the wood stops the caliper from being
harmed and the piston moves out
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From: <GHaynesTR4@aol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 10:55 AM
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: [TR] Caliper Piston Removal
> A guaranteed method of removing stuck pistons from calipers goes like
> this:
>
> Braze a grease nipple into an old brake line fitting. Screw the fitting
> into the caliper and apply grease with a gun. Grease cannot be
> compressed
> and the piston(s) will come creeping out. Secure the first out with a
> clamp
> or block of wood until the second emerges. Messy but very effective.
>
> George
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