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brake question

  • 07-05-2006 11:25am
    #1
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭


    HI,

    I was taking the front end of my bike apart in anticipation of replacing the fork seals. I swung the caliper off the front disc and I thought I spotted a piston that was stuck.

    I pumped the front brake a few times and realised the piston was working fine but now the pads are too close to each other to put back onto the disc.

    So my question is: how do I relive the pressure in the pistons so they 'relax'. Is the only way to bleed the whole brake system? Thanks.


Comments

  • #2
    Magown3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 707 ✭✭✭Magown3


    Get a screwdriver in there an try an push them back. Crude but effective.

    Or a vice-grips with a bit of cardboard so you don't damage your caliper.


  • #3
    madrab
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,892 ✭✭✭madrab


    be careful if you are using a screw driver that you dont damage the pistons

    best thing i found is a bike g-clamp & an old brake pad


  • #4
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Thanks guys, There's always someonw on boards who knows what to do :). I wrapped the jaws of some vice grips in old bits of towel and carefully worked them back in.


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