VIC Found. 4 pot Shimano caliper

[dazz]

Was it you or the brake squealing?

You really are just begging for it!

 

[Dales Cannon]

You really are just begging for it!
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I would ban you but it would delete your custom title which you have thoroughly earned.

 

[moorey]

As mentioned above, one of the pistons I replaced cracked on first ride. Maybe 15 minutes in.

Put up a WTB on arsebook earlier. Didn’t mention piston issues, just that I was chasing a caliper.
Within 10 minutes. 2 dudes messaged me, Seems maybe it’s not just me for once.

 

[PJO]

As mentioned above, one of the pistons I replaced cracked on first ride. Maybe 15 minutes in.
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What method did you use to extract the piston, I've only seen it done with compressed air. Looks like you used a candle??

 

[moorey]

What method did you use to extract the piston, I've only seen it done with compressed air. Looks like you used a candle??

Blob of hot glue on the end of another stick of glue.

 

[ausdb]

Blob of hot glue on the end of another stick of glue.

MacMooreyGyver at his finest

 

[moorey]

MacMooreyGyver at his finest

Easiest method I’ve found. Especially in a caliper not connected and you don’t want to hook it up to a lever and pump them most out.

 

[ausdb]

Easiest method I’ve found. Especially in a caliper not connected and you don’t want to hook it up to a lever and pump them most out.

Wasn't trying to take the piss, it's a cool trick.

 

[moorey]

Wasn't trying to take the piss, it's a cool trick.

I didn’t think you were.

 

[Dales Cannon]

Wasn't trying to take the piss, it's a cool trick.

He mightn't be fast but by fuck he is rough.

 

[komdotkom]

If you want a Saint caliper body let me know and I'll chuck it in the post for you. It has some pistons in it and some cracked ones. Cracked by me being rough, no issues with the caliper