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Yeah I should stick to doing what I do best, and that isn't being on the tools...
Brakes are better, both pistons actually move now. Shouldn't have used WD40, woops. Couldnt do much with the rear, calliper bolts came off ok but the pin was stuck in. |
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Oh you mean I shouldnt try this suggestion?  I managed to snap it doing it up, was only using a tiny little spanner so didnt have huge amount of leverage on it. Knew I should've got new ones when I ordered the seals for the calipers 
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04-01-11, 12:06 PM
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Re: Caliper questions
You might have a chance with an easy out then. (might!)
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I really do hate those bloody things! will need to go search my box of random bits to see if I can find one now  (theyre not worthy of being in my tool box
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So do I go for stainless steel nipples to replace or just standard ones?
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Re: Caliper questions
The offending nipple
 oh and thats not rust on it just dust from cutting MDF next to it
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04-01-11, 12:38 PM
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Re: Caliper questions
Can you not stick the caliper in a vice and use a small flat bladed screw driver?
If it's not in tight, then coming at an angle with the screw driver, on the inside lip of the thread as if you were using a wood chisel may be enough to turn it. that always leaves you the easy out option for later.
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04-01-11, 12:49 PM
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I was going to start a thread just to express my pain but as you guys are talking brakes.....
New dust seals for my front pistons (little rubber rings that swell up, pop out and don't pop back in) £74!!!!!!  that is all |
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you've been pumped hard then mate-complete rebuild seal kit from wemoto 50 quid |
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04-01-11, 01:14 PM
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dd-i'd be getting a drill into that
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