Sticky piston on caliper

[VidaMusic]

Changed me pads yesterday and one of the 4 pistons (theres always 1) will not shift. Did drivers side in 10 mins, and the passenger took about 2hrs and just can't free it. Old pads out - completely shagged (there was my squeaking) but just can't get this one Piston back.

Anyone got any ideas? At the mo I've got 3 new pads n 1 shagged one in! Not really ideal

[hiroler]

Get a new caliper or get that one refurbed! I had the same problem just would not budge at all!!

[Matt.n.p]

I had this problem. I unbolted the calliper and took it off just enough to get a g clamp on it and push it back in. Think i put a socket in the piston for the g clamp to push against. I had some one help me to hold the calliper as i did not want to disconnect the brake line and have to mess about bleeding them. Was a little fidly but it worked.

[12 Bore]

Just had my calipers replaced, very little difference between the price of new ones and the price of having the old ones refurbished, when you add on the labour charge.

[VidaMusic]

yep.. fully pee'd me off today. will not budge so i'm gonna get a new one on monday

[hiroler]

I got Mine done for 65 I think each side, they replaced all seals pistons etc with a two year warranty!

[NiftyNev]

yep.. fully pee'd me off today. will not budge so i'm gonna get a new one on monday

Unless the other caliper is in really good condition and has had the seals replaced, I would recommend you replace both if you are buying new. I always repair or replace brake components in pairs and never mix old and new.

Nev