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Re: [T3] Stubborn caliper piston


Jim, Dave, Rex(?), thanks for the tips but I realize Jim's probably right, that they've
been stuck for so long- ~1 year off the road, and I seem to remember a chatter from that
side when it was on the road- that it could be time to drop back and punt. The brakes
system is too crucial to fudge a pried piston and hope that it works properly. ITMT, I'll
use a replacement caliper on both sides (FLAPS actually had them, most likely early, late
models) until I can find a set of *right* ones locally at a show or through connections.
AAR, sometimes it doesn't pay to cut corners and the front brakes are probably not a good
area to try to save a buck. Thanks again, 
David Walters
'73 1600 L Notchback
S. FL, USA

> I'm afraid the oil is a big no-no, and heat is also a problem, if you manage to 
> get it hot enough to free up anything the rubber seals between the caliper 
> halves will be ruined and will need to be replaced.

> DON'T drill it out. I can usually get these apart, but it takes patience and 
> the right tools. No, I don't have replacement pistons. I've always been able to 
> salvage the originals, unless they were frozen and left in storage for a long 
> time. 

> I don't know if I could get yours apart. I assume they've been out of service 
> for a long time.


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