Author	Subject: Front Brake Piston Removal Q
iplay Seasoned Pro Location: Number Wang Registered: 18 May 2006 Posts: 3,268 Status: Offline	Post #1 I don't have an air line to remove the brake piston. Is it possible to put a drip tray under the brakes and squeeze the brake pedal gently to pop it out?
Posted 21st Mar 2016 at 08:57 Profile

welshpug! Capt Pedantic Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,838 Status: Offline	Post #2 yes, done it many a time. another option is a foot pump, or a grease gun. ________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.com Bring on the Trumpets.
Posted 21st Mar 2016 at 10:26 Profile

allye Regular Location: Devizes Registered: 05 May 2011 Posts: 204 Status: Offline	Post #3 Air works really really well, just make sure you put some thick cardboard or something infront on the casting for the piston to hit. They come out with quite some force some times so needs a soft landing! ________________________________________ 205 Van SC'd GTI6 - because why not 309 Goodwood V6 - sold 205 Rallye GTI6 - Bent
Posted 21st Mar 2016 at 16:44 Profile

welshpug! Capt Pedantic Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,838 Status: Offline	Post #4 yep, as air compresses there's sill a lot of energy behind the piston, so its actually far safer to use something liquid to push the piston out. ________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.com Bring on the Trumpets.
Posted 21st Mar 2016 at 19:15 Profile

tvrfan007 Seasoned Pro Location: In the garage Registered: 29 May 2005 Posts: 3,488 Status: Offline	Post #5 As per first reply it's safe to do so. Done it myself before, both intentionally and unintentionally! ________________________________________ I'm Si btw Night Blue VW Golf GTD Bianca LBSC Rallye - Track/Road Slag Project Thread Sparkling Silver Mini Cooper D - Super Dooper - (The other half's wheels)
Posted 25th Mar 2016 at 16:27 Profile

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