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is this a BAD idea (freeze water in caliper to POP piston)?
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... Never had any luck with an air compressor.
Heard about someone adapting and using high pressure hose from regulator on SCUBA tank, as full tank typically run at or slightly over 3000 psi. :ohmy:
Should be enough. :woohoo:
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Post edited by: rdgrnr, at: 2007/12/08 11:44
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Being from the cold state of Minnesota (-20 this morning) you DO NOT want to freeze your caliper. You would be surprised what ice will do to metal, even only for a short time. My advice is to follow the advice of hooking the caliper back up, and using the bikes natural way of hydraulics to free up the piston...just my 2.83 cents worth<br><br>Post edited by: rdgrnr, at: 2007/12/08 11:44
hey....
i did try all other options first and my logic was thus:
- if the methods did not work (see my other post)
- i would try the ice method (as there really was no other option anyway)
needless to say, at least in this singular instance, the ice method DID work...
after the first "freeze" step, the piston moved by ~1 mm (and moved out about that much or more each time).
Sure, freezing can degrade the integ. of the caliper, however, i got this bike as a complete unknow to start with (i.e., it was outside for a few years previous)...
anyway...
i hope not to have to resort to such unconventional methods in teh future (i'll also get me an air compressor!)...
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Glad to hear the ice method worked. If it can crack and engine block it can surely move a sticky piston.
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a grease gun or an ari compressor? why didn't someone else mention that...
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The M3A1 "Grease Gun" was a further development of the base M3 submachine gun. Entering service in 1944, the M3A1 looked to simplify the weapon's production process and practices in order to streamline the result and ship the weapon out in quantity.
A small thermite charge may also be helpful in removing a slightly snug piston:blink: Photo's available upon request :blink: :whistle:
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ive read, and seen succesfull pics, about guys freezing water in there headers to pop dents.i tried the header thing myself just yesterday but it didnt work for me.
u should be fine. kinda like a frost plug in an engine. the weekest link gives way.just keep your fingers crossed. i would try it .
Good luck.
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