How do i remove piston from caliper

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Jul 31, 2006 | 02:51 PM

Firebirdgm2000

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How do i remove piston from caliper

I have just bought a powder coater and want to remove the crappy, high temp paint from my calipers with paint thinner and would like to powder my calipers...... The only problem that stands is I need a certain tool to remove the piston from my caliper since I have to bake my calipers in the oven for a period of time and dont want to warp the seals which are rubber.... The question is where can I buy a piston extractor / remover for my gm brakes off my 2000 Pontiac Firebird......... maybe sears would have something?

Jul 31, 2006 | 03:46 PM

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touch the hole where the brake line goes in with a shot of air, that sould pop them out

Jul 31, 2006 | 03:57 PM

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touch the hole where the brake line goes in with a shot of air, that sould pop them out

Sometimes that'll lead to only the one getting the air directly into it popping out, but the other one won't. Best bet is to try and hold the piston in that has the hole for the brake line (the one that you're going to blow air through) and let the other piston pop out, then take a something that'll fit in the hole (that won't mar the piston back) and pop the last one out.