mattglanza79 Posted March 21, 2014 Posted March 21, 2014 Hi guys. Not sure if my calipers are seized. Do I need a left hand and right hand thread calipers tool. Or are both sides the same ? Quote
Mk3 silver gt Posted March 21, 2014 Posted March 21, 2014 They both wind in clockwise bud, while your there make sure the sliders move freely because they normally seize up Quote
mattglanza79 Posted March 21, 2014 Author Posted March 21, 2014 Right ok mate. Can't get mine to budge. Must be seized solid 😞 Quote
Mk3 silver gt Posted March 21, 2014 Posted March 21, 2014 Is the rubber cover around the piston split if not have got the right wind back tool?, because I've had rear caliper problems but they've never seized on me, its always been sliders, stupid question bt handbrake is down because that caught me out lol Quote
davehart Posted March 21, 2014 Posted March 21, 2014 If you've tried winding the piston back in and it won't budge its more than likely seized. I've had to replace both mine at the rear due to that very problem. Quote
mattglanza79 Posted March 22, 2014 Author Posted March 22, 2014 Yes mate the handbrake is down. The rubber is a bit perished. I'm a fitter by trade but only have the wind back tool that turns clockwise. Looks like gonna have to replace the fookers as really can't be arsed rebuilding them Quote
dangeestarlet Posted March 22, 2014 Posted March 22, 2014 Undo the bleed nipple on caliper and it should push straight in, you'll have to bleed them again but it takes the pressure off and they will wind back in easy Quote
mattglanza79 Posted March 22, 2014 Author Posted March 22, 2014 Did think that mate tbh. But should still push back. Quote
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