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Re: [T3] Stubborn caliper piston


> The inboard piston is stuck and no
> air pressure, prying, pleading, etc. will get it out. I've soaked it overnight
with
> penetrating oil, no go. It's in the oven right now roasting, hopefully the
temp wil
> loosen things up enough. AAR, does anyone have a tried and true method for
un-sticking
> such things when they absolutely, positively won't come out?

I think the piston has a taper that might allow it to be held using a machined
2-part plate while a press pushes the caliper off, but if it's that stiff, I
suspect it is corroded anyway.

Dave.
UK VW Type 3 & 4 Club
http://www.hallvw.clara.co.uk/
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