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Matt8892(2) · 04-25-2018, 02:12 PM

I used compressed air and one piston popped out which resulted in me fighting the next 3. I know what I have to do now and I’m only worked my on this one first. Got all new seals ordered. The damage is clearly from me prying on the piston. But the tool marks seem to only be in the portion of the piston that won’t touch any seals or dust boots. So I’m assuming I’m good?

Matt8892(2) · 04-25-2018, 02:14 PM

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JerTM · 04-25-2018, 03:56 PM

Personally, I don't fudge on brakes. Too important to my safety and others around me. It really does suck though.

christianchevell · 04-25-2018, 07:34 PM

still you could de-burr the scratches a little with a fine file. But I use my Local Les Schwab tire centers here in the N.W. for rebuilt calipers with brake jobs if needed. I have a account for tires and brakes etc.... so comes in handy.......especially modding the suspension also.

Matt8892(2) · 04-25-2018, 07:45 PM

Looks like I’m buying a caliper from a member on here that’s missing bolts and stuff so I’ll take the pistons out of that and put into my current caliper. No sense in risking it. And do the job right do it once. Cars already down, might as well make sure I do it correctly now.

olblue75 · 04-26-2018, 12:38 AM

You can buy Pistons kits from Rock Auto.

Welker2 · 04-26-2018, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by JerTM

Personally, I don't fudge on brakes. Too important to my safety and others around me. It really does suck though.

Agree ... I would buy some new pistons to go along with the new seals.

Spurshot · 04-26-2018, 08:52 AM

Quit prying on sh!# with screwdrivers. If you learn that one thing, and live by it, you'll save from ham-boning your whole car and everything else you work on.

Matt8892(2) · 04-26-2018, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Spurshot

Quit prying on sh!# with screwdrivers. If you learn that one thing, and live by it, you'll save from ham-boning your whole car and everything else you work on.

Didn’t even use a screw driver

04-25-2018, 02:12 PM	#1
Matt8892(2) Drives: Black camaro 2ss 45th Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Central NJ Posts: 359	Brake piston damage opinions I used compressed air and one piston popped out which resulted in me fighting the next 3. I know what I have to do now and I’m only worked my on this one first. Got all new seals ordered. The damage is clearly from me prying on the piston. But the tool marks seem to only be in the portion of the piston that won’t touch any seals or dust boots. So I’m assuming I’m good?

04-25-2018, 02:14 PM	#2
Matt8892(2) Drives: Black camaro 2ss 45th Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Central NJ Posts: 359	Pics Pics Attached Images

04-25-2018, 07:34 PM	#4
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2021 zl1 a-10 WildCherry Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,622 View My Garage	still you could de-burr the scratches a little with a fine file. But I use my Local Les Schwab tire centers here in the N.W. for rebuilt calipers with brake jobs if needed. I have a account for tires and brakes etc.... so comes in handy.......especially modding the suspension also. __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data,Red Carbon Interior, Nav, RotoFab Big Gulp , Elite x2ultra, Borla ATAK, Driveshaft shop, BMR susp, Speed covers, intercoolers, ATI , 2650 MAG, DSX lid, 103 NW, TSP Longtubes & cats, LPE, 1le mods, ,LME cover, Katech pump and chain, Trunnions, BTR stage 2, LPE boostapump, Gforce, Speed eng , Granetteli, etc etc

04-26-2018, 12:38 AM	#6
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04-26-2018, 08:52 AM	#8
Spurshot Drives: 2014 2SS blue Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Socal Posts: 689	Quit prying on sh!# with screwdrivers. If you learn that one thing, and live by it, you'll save from ham-boning your whole car and everything else you work on. __________________

04-25-2018, 03:56 PM	#3
JerTM Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Utah Posts: 1,940	Personally, I don't fudge on brakes. Too important to my safety and others around me. It really does suck though.

04-25-2018, 07:45 PM	#5
Matt8892(2) Drives: Black camaro 2ss 45th Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Central NJ Posts: 359	Looks like I’m buying a caliper from a member on here that’s missing bolts and stuff so I’ll take the pistons out of that and put into my current caliper. No sense in risking it. And do the job right do it once. Cars already down, might as well make sure I do it correctly now.