Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: Big Yellow on August 12, 2018, 15:38:43

Title: Compressing the cylinder in the caliper
Post by: Big Yellow on August 12, 2018, 15:38:43

Hi all,

I need a little advise on how to compress the cylinders on my front brake caliper. The brakes on the left side siezed up and I needed to take a look at the disc and pads. Once I loosened the caliper I got the pads out, but I don't seem to get the cylinders to retract... They moved out when I pushed the brakes, but they wont go back. I have opened the bleed nipple, and brake fluid is coming out, but the cylinders are totally stuck... The nipple to the brakeline is not budging so I can't get the calipers out, which makes it impossible to get a clamp in because of the disc... I can't understand why the cylinders don't retract back...? >:(

Any advise welcomed.

/ BY

Title: Re: Compressing the cylinder in the caliper
Post by: hkollan on August 12, 2018, 17:07:00

Hi,

You need a piston retraction tool.
Here is one that I've used for this purpose.

(https://www.drapertools.com/products/sq/800sq/38205%20main.jpg)

Not the best quality but might last for a while if not abused.

Hans