[rmi63]

Is using air to blow out the piston through the little hole the only way to remove them? I don't have a air compressor and was wondering if there was another way.

 

[VT no 1 2 or 3]

The short answer = No. And don't even think about trying to pull the piston out by using the stud in the middle of the piston- it will only break off.

 

[robsetsfire]

Is using air to blow out the piston through the little hole the only way to remove them? I don't have a air compressor and was wondering if there was another way.

Yeah... the break off easily. You will need to find some compressed air. Watch out when you do that because it launches the piston and sprays a mist of DOT fluid all over the place. Wrap the whole thing in a rag first.

 

[006_007]

The only time I did not use compressed air was when I was going to replace the pistons as well. Grabbing the piston with pliers will destroy them.

Go to a local gas station that has a shop, ask nicely to get one of their mechanics to pop them out with their compressor. Or go to your LBS.

TJ

 

[Wombat]

Is using air to blow out the piston through the little hole the only way to remove them? I don't have a air compressor and was wondering if there was another way.

Why don't you just pull the lever: this will force the piston out.

Wombat

 

[vermont]

I was on the phone with a Hayes tech a week or so ago about this same topic...he told me i would need compressed air...so he gave me a RA#...i 2 day'd em out there they had em back to me in 5 days..total...would've taken longer to get the pistons mailed to me...