How to remove caliper pistons ?

cpk1
cpk1 Posts: 175
edited April 2011 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi i bought a seal kit for my Giant MPH brakes, not to sure how to go about servicing them, does anyone know of any links on how to do this, i would imagine it is similar for most brakes?
Trail bike: Kona Coiler 06, Rockshox domain 318is, juicy 7s, sun rims s-type.
Commute bike: Dawes Watoga.

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  • 02gf74
    02gf74 Posts: 1,171
    cpk1 wrote:
    , i would imagine it is similar for most brakes?

    I would not be so sure, for example Magura Marta are one piece casting with huge Torx alloy cylinder which I suspects unscrews to allow the pistons to come out whereas Shimano XT 4 pot are two piece casting held together by aleln bolts so I suspect the pistons come out by splitting the caliper.

    Note: I have not had the need to do this so don't know for sure but judging by the gap between the two sides of th ecaliper, I'd would not expect a piston to come out through there like you would do with car brakes.
  • cpk1
    cpk1 Posts: 175
    Apparently if i take the pads out i can blow the pistons out with an airiline (compressed air) i think abit of trial and error is required as long as i can put it all back together and it works :D
    Trail bike: Kona Coiler 06, Rockshox domain 318is, juicy 7s, sun rims s-type.
    Commute bike: Dawes Watoga.
  • Northwind
    Northwind Posts: 14,675
    Luckily brakes come with a convenient hydraulic pump attached ;)
    Uncompromising extremist

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