alscott1984 Posted July 9, 2015 Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 Hi, i'm trying to clean up my front brake caliper but I can't manually push the pistons back in, they won't budge? One has moved out more than the other three but none of them will push back? I've taken the cap of the lever reservoir and tried cracking open the bleed nipped but no movement? Help!! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfc Posted July 9, 2015 Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 Check if your lever is returning and adjusted so that there is no pressure on the plunger (if you remove the lever from the bike that will ensure the plunger has returned and that the return passage for the fluid is open). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alscott1984 Posted July 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 Ah right thanks pal, didn't realise that was the case! Will give it a go! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazybond700 Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 (edited) There always should be some play in order to let new fluid in. Futhermore some glue clamps might help pushing them in. (use a piece of plastic or wood to protect your brake caliper.). First clean everything as good as possible otherwise you will push dirt in (also important when putting in new pads). Edited July 10, 2015 by crazybond700 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono49 Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 Bite the bullet and buy an overhaul kit, the results will be worth it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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