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Caliper slide pins stuck

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25 Jun 2016 16:21 #169136 by Barkis21
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Both caliper slide pins are stuck on one side what's the best way to free/remove them

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25 Jun 2016 16:27 #169139 by jackonlyjack

Barkis21 wrote: Both caliper slide pins are stuck on one side what's the best way to free/remove them


never had them totally stuck in before
but when removed i have cleaned/polished them
using wire wool soaked with T cut
use a glove and hold the pin in a drill
spin and polish ;)

Jack

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25 Jun 2016 16:39 #169140 by OllieNZ
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Barkis21 wrote: Both caliper slide pins are stuck on one side what's the best way to free/remove them

Hammer, if they're well stuck they can take a lot of beating.

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25 Jun 2016 21:36 #169149 by kirkynut
Use a soft faced hammer as they are made from quite a soft metal themselves.

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25 Jun 2016 21:52 #169152 by Davyo
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They are quite soft,buy a kit for both sides £21.The little rubber boots had split on mine so i just bought a whole kit and change them when i put new discs and pads on.

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25 Jun 2016 22:29 #169155 by Barkis21
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Yeah I've got a new set for both sides

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