I've searched the forum but can't seem to find the info I'm looking for. Wondering if any of you might have some solutions.
Situation: I am rebuilding the front Brembo calipers on my 1985 GVT6
1) Once you get the two halves of the caliper apart, what is the best way to remove the piston if you DON'T have compressed air? Can you just pull it out with non marking pliers or something like that?
2) What is the best lubricant to use when putting it back together (for the piston, etc)? Should one just use brake fluid, or is something like Sil-Glide better? I know that people use Sil-Glide on calipers with sliding pins, but not sure what the best thing for pistons is.
3) Both pistons have a "C" shape on the end that pushes the brake pad, meaning that it's not totally flat. Is this how the piston is supposed to be? Both sides have it.
4) What can you use the clean road grime off the caliper housing without removing the black paint (i.e. not brake cleaner)?
5) Lastly, when you reassembly the two halves back together, what is the torque spec for the 10mm hex bolts?
I apologize if this info is already somewhere else. It's obviously not on the cardisc, and I can't seem to find where these steps would be. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks, all.
Situation: I am rebuilding the front Brembo calipers on my 1985 GVT6
1) Once you get the two halves of the caliper apart, what is the best way to remove the piston if you DON'T have compressed air? Can you just pull it out with non marking pliers or something like that?
2) What is the best lubricant to use when putting it back together (for the piston, etc)? Should one just use brake fluid, or is something like Sil-Glide better? I know that people use Sil-Glide on calipers with sliding pins, but not sure what the best thing for pistons is.
3) Both pistons have a "C" shape on the end that pushes the brake pad, meaning that it's not totally flat. Is this how the piston is supposed to be? Both sides have it.
4) What can you use the clean road grime off the caliper housing without removing the black paint (i.e. not brake cleaner)?
5) Lastly, when you reassembly the two halves back together, what is the torque spec for the 10mm hex bolts?
I apologize if this info is already somewhere else. It's obviously not on the cardisc, and I can't seem to find where these steps would be. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks, all.