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The_DtR_Maniac1991


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is it easy to put a brand piston and seal in? is there any special tools /tool that i need to put it back in?



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The_DtR_Maniac1991


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Hi guys, just wondering if you can tell me how easy it is to get a seized piston and seal out of the rear caliper, any help appreciated, thanks



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do you by chance have an air compressor? if you dou take the nipple off and use the gun to force the piston out

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its easy if you take your time ,and no special tools required to put it back in ,a clamp may be helpful youl notice alot of improvement in braking with new shizzle

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ok mate, thanks for your help, appreciated

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Coat the pistons and seals liberally with brake fluid before you try and push them back into the callipers, and make sure you wash hands well afterwards as brake fluid is poisonous.

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NEV wrote:

Coat the pistons and seals liberally with brake fluid before you try and push them back into the callipers, and make sure you wash hands well afterwards as brake fluid is poisonous.

 this is important mate +1 nev



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NEV wrote:

Coat the pistons and seals liberally with brake fluid before you try and push them back into the callipers, and make sure you wash hands well afterwards as brake fluid is poistonous

 

cheers nev , top man!

 



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