Caliper Pistons Pitting

darn and blast....i got brake fluid all over a brake pad (the important side)...

Do i need to scrap it, or will it be ok with a clean with brake cleaner...?

 

Thanks Joe. Saturated...I didn't realise when I had them off that as I was cleaning everything else the old fluid had pooled....guess where...right where my pads were sitting.

Ah well.... what's another 25 quid when I'm this far in

These calipers are turning in to "Triggers broom"!!

 

thanks... I have however decided to replace the pistons. I have got a whole new set of pistons and seals (for two calipers) all for £100....so I am feeling like I am quids in - sort of... Whilst I hear what some of you are saying, I feel I won't rest easy unless I replace the pistons... Plus, it's always nice to have a package turn up in the post!

(plus, plus, I put the address in my wife's name, so she will think she has a gift...)

 

Afternoon all, progress is going good...but can't find a torque setting for the 4 (silver in photo) bolts that clamp the two halves of the caliper together.

Any thoughts?

 

Thanks...I'll try that. They weren't too tight if I remember correctly....

 

I also thought this may be useful to share? Apparently it works for very stuck pistons too!

Just find a socket that fits. Twist and pull!

https://photos.app.goo.gl/BpjwwouLg5A8uHgB9

 

Thanks, my thoughts too...yes, m8.

 

I had thought that was indeed the only way Capt, however the foibles of my 955 calipers is that the air gun won't work. And, if it does, it'll only do so on one pair of pistons from each caliper....

I could have bought an airgun...but I already had some sockets!