STORM 2 0 Posted August 17, 2007 Hi all I have a front offside seized caliper which I'm trying to take off and service. I have both the caliper carrier and caliper bolts off but can't get the caliper off as the pads are stuck tight to the disc. I can't even lever something between the pad and disc to try and get the piston back as the pads and discs are quite new (Brembo :roll: ) Any tips gratefully received!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted August 17, 2007 Id try a rubber or leather mallet and try and caliper to slide off the disc and see where you go from there.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical_Mass 10 Posted August 17, 2007 A metal lump hammer could even be used. Ive been using them for years and never damaged anything. Just careful you only hit the caliper. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STORM 2 0 Posted August 17, 2007 cheers guys - managed to get it off with a wooden mallet. The piston is badly corroded on its outer rim surface - I wire brushed as much off as I could. I tried to get the rubber seal out without much success so have just put everything back together ---just have to wait until it all seizes up again :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical_Mass 10 Posted August 17, 2007 I think a couple of front calipers from GSF are around 65 each. May be worth replacing them, especially when its the front brakes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_mat 0 Posted August 18, 2007 Front calipers are less than that. VW will sell you refurbed parts for about £35+VAT per side. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STORM 2 0 Posted August 18, 2007 Front calipers are less than that. VW will sell you refurbed parts for about £35+VAT per side. Thanks Doc, I've just ordered a pair from VW- £85.59 inc VAT for a pair of front calipers inc exchange. Not bad at all really Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
