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fastbroshi · 06-14-2016, 09:21 AM

Team,

Has anyone disassembled their Brembos to replace a piston or two? I've got two rears that are a bit corroded that I may replace, and a front that's chipped up that I definitely want to replace.
I've disassembled motorcycle dual piston calipers before by clamping a piece of wood over one of the pistons until I could get them both moving sufficiently to pull out. However these are a different animal.
For the front caliper, I'm not sure how to clamp the two pistons on the one side and just one on the other to force out just the chipped one I want to replace. Maybe I can figure it out if I monkey around enough with it, but I'd like to save some time. Does anyone have experience doing this? I've got a lot of schoolwork to do and this is my daily driver after all so I can't afford much downtime.

Thanks everyone.

OmniCamaro · 06-14-2016, 08:07 PM

I've researched this same thing, Brembo rebuild basically. The only sure part numbers I found are aftermarket and way too expensive. There's got to be a Brembo kit. I'm subscribing in hopes someone will help out.

Another day in paradise

Synner · 06-14-2016, 08:34 PM

2 pieces of wood or scrap metal and clamps over the 3, compressed air into the line and it'll shoot out in a hurry.

06-14-2016, 09:21 AM	#1
fastbroshi Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mesquite Posts: 99 View My Garage	Stock SS Brembo piston removal Team, Has anyone disassembled their Brembos to replace a piston or two? I've got two rears that are a bit corroded that I may replace, and a front that's chipped up that I definitely want to replace. I've disassembled motorcycle dual piston calipers before by clamping a piece of wood over one of the pistons until I could get them both moving sufficiently to pull out. However these are a different animal. For the front caliper, I'm not sure how to clamp the two pistons on the one side and just one on the other to force out just the chipped one I want to replace. Maybe I can figure it out if I monkey around enough with it, but I'd like to save some time. Does anyone have experience doing this? I've got a lot of schoolwork to do and this is my daily driver after all so I can't afford much downtime. Thanks everyone. Last edited by fastbroshi; 06-14-2016 at 11:53 AM.

06-14-2016, 08:07 PM	#2
OmniCamaro US Veteran Drives: 2011 Silver Ice Metallic 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bossier City, La Posts: 1,407	I've researched this same thing, Brembo rebuild basically. The only sure part numbers I found are aftermarket and way too expensive. There's got to be a Brembo kit. I'm subscribing in hopes someone will help out. Another day in paradise __________________ *Dear Lord, give me the strength to carry on despite my Camaro addiction!* JRE iTSX tune, full cat-less Dynatech exhaust, CAI intake, Stillen Slotted/Drilled Rotors, RB braided brake lines, BMR lowering springs, (reserved for definite future MODS)

06-14-2016, 08:34 PM	#3
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,545	2 pieces of wood or scrap metal and clamps over the 3, compressed air into the line and it'll shoot out in a hurry.