AP caliper tool?

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Oct 27, 2005 | 06:22 PM

Dean Saff

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AP caliper tool?

What's the best way to push the pistons back on an AP four pot caliper?

I would use a big pair of adjustable pliers on a normal sliding caliper,
But wouldn't one piston come out while pressing the other in?

Oct 27, 2005 | 06:24 PM

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From: Mongsville, wiping Jimbo.'s spastic arse.

a simple piston retractor, just extend the plates

Oct 27, 2005 | 06:52 PM

Dean Saff

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a simple piston retractor, just extend the plates

Any ideas where I can get one of these quick time.

Oct 27, 2005 | 06:54 PM

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From: Mongsville, wiping Jimbo.'s spastic arse.

hal of fords

or..

use a G clamp.. place two peices of wood, steel in the caliper.. squeeze em back in

Oct 27, 2005 | 07:00 PM

GARETH T

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From: barry-south wales

i use a clamp

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