Quick question about a siezed caliper

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Old Apr 12, 2013 | 06:18 PM
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So my caliper seized and its pressing against the rotor and I cant remove the allen bolts from all the pressure. I am debating just cutting the bolts off.

If anyone has a better idea or has come across this issue before and found a better solution please let me know.
 
Old Apr 12, 2013 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 78stroker
So my caliper seized and its pressing against the rotor and I cant remove the allen bolts from all the pressure. I am debating just cutting the bolts off.

If anyone has a better idea or has come across this issue before and found a better solution please let me know.
Yes, I've had the same problem, and usually you can get a large pry bar between the rotor and caliper and pry enough to force the caliper back a few thousandths, and that's enough to relax the piston and get it all off. Once it's off you can actually step on the pedal and the brake fluid pressure will pop the pston out and then you can rebuild it if it's not damaged or pitted.
 
Old Apr 12, 2013 | 09:33 PM
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Good Idea I will give that a shot after work tomorrow thanks
 
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