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Old 28 May 2004, 09:16 AM
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Default What tools do I need to strip my front brakes?

Hi sorry this should be in the Tech forum but I need a quick answer. I'm just about to strip my brakes down due to a constant squeal when they get warm. What tools do I need to take the callipers of? I want to know before I take the wheels of and find I don’t have the correct tools.
Has anyone else had this problem, do they just need a clean up or do you think one of the pistons is corroded and sticking.


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Old 28 May 2004, 09:31 AM
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IIRC 17mm socket to undo the two bolts that hold the caliper onto the hub.

If you need to remove the pads then I think its a 10/12mm socket.

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Old 28 May 2004, 09:37 AM
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17mm spanner for caliper , pair of pliers for pins , 14mm spanner for flexy pipe , 11mm for bleed nipple and a good vice if your taking the caliper apart..oh and a pair of vice grips for the flexy to stop fluid from running out...
Originally Posted by Jer
Hi sorry this should be in the Tech forum but I need a quick answer. I'm just about to strip my brakes down due to a constant squeal when they get warm. What tools do I need to take the callipers of? I want to know before I take the wheels of and find I don’t have the correct tools.
Has anyone else had this problem, do they just need a clean up or do you think one of the pistons is corroded and sticking.


Thanks

Jer
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