SPG Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Hey people, having a bit of bother freeing one of the caliper pins which hold the brake pads on, any suggestions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richarde7927 Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Wd40 and a wire brush, if that does not work heat . Rich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben-san Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Also try grabbing the middle of the pin with some pliers and cloth between to rotate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPG Posted November 20, 2010 Author Share Posted November 20, 2010 I tried to leave it soaking in WD40 over night but still no joy, i will try the pliers next but i think the heat might be the trick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Someone should make some stainless pins, I am sure people would buy them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Someone should make some stainless pins, I am sure people would buy them. Group buy 1) Terminator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Someone should make some stainless pins, I am sure people would buy them. I mentioned this years ago but I seem to remember someone questioning the use of stainless with regards to strength? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 I mentioned this years ago but I seem to remember someone questioning the use of stainless with regards to strength? Stainless is far stronger than mild steel though. The pins don't take a LOT of punishment on the car at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 They only stop the pads falling out, stainless would be fine. If I have a quiet spell I might make some, but it won't be for a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 True, stainless seemed like the right choice back then but I never got round to making any so opted for greasing the oem ones on a regualr basis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 True, stainless seemed like the right choice back then but I never got round to making any so opted for greasing the oem ones on a regualr basis. I can't believe I didn't think of it. When I was refurbing my calipers they were a right PITA to get out. I just rubbed them down, painted them and put them back in. Hopefully the paint will help but stainless would have been ideal lol. Doh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 They can be a complete pain I'd try a bit of heat, and a caliper pin punch IN THE CORRECT SIZE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTRickeh Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 I ended up having to get my Dremmel out and cutting out a section in the middle of the pin so I could push both ends out seperately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 I ended up having to get my Dremmel out and cutting out a section in the middle of the pin so I could push both ends out seperately I was ashamed to mention what I did to be honest, but since I have had a few beers I will now admit to it. I set a pair of mole grips to a silly pressure on the pins and then hammered on the mole grips to get the feckers out. A good rub down of the pins and a nice burr out of the holes and they slid in with ease. A GB on these pins would be a FANTASTIC idea. I only wish I still worked in the M/C shop so that I could get these up and running. I could have done them for a great price Oh, aluminium flash spray for the win on re-coating the pins BTW. Not sure how easy the stuff is to get a hold of in normal circumstances though. Should save them corroding for many a moon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 copper slip is a wonderfull thing, i've never suffered siezed pins in 14 yrs, also new pins are quite cheap so its not the end of the world to replace old unloved ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPG Posted November 21, 2010 Author Share Posted November 21, 2010 Group buy 1) Terminator 2) SPG-26 Tried giving it a little heat and its still not budging so I might need to revert to Scott's mole grip technique [GRIN][/GRIN] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 2) SPG-26 Tried giving it a little heat and its still not budging so I might need to revert to Scott's mole grip technique [GRIN][/GRIN] Just be careful you don't bend the pins much, as they will be a complete arse to remove Dunk, copperslip is great, but when if the previous owner hasn't used it when you do your first brake change... As you said, for the price of the pins, it's definately worth buying a spare set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 (edited) Dunk, copperslip is great, but when if the previous owner hasn't used it when you do your first brake change... As you said, for the price of the pins, it's definately worth buying a spare set. Try tapping them the wrong way first on the domed end, this can sometimes shock the pin free, if you tap the other end and their well and truelly seized you can end up mushrooming the end of the pin and close up the secureing hole Too many previous owners seem to overlook the basics Best way to get them out is use the mole grip method then replace with new pins if you damage them, then lightly smear with c/s before fitting Edited November 21, 2010 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPG Posted November 21, 2010 Author Share Posted November 21, 2010 I got it free thanks for all the replies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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