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is this a BAD idea (freeze water in caliper to POP piston)?
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01 Mar 2008 16:27 #197807
by loudhvx
1981 KZ550 D1 gpz.
Kz550 valve train warning.
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I know this was mentioned and I'm not rying to be funny repeating it, but wear goggles and keep your hands away from the pinch point if you are using the air method. My friend thanked me many times after I made him wear goggles while unsticking a stuck piston. The thing exploded brake fluid all over his face. It sounded like a firecracker going off.
1981 KZ550 D1 gpz.
Kz550 valve train warning.
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01 Mar 2008 18:02 #197815
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76 KZ, frame gusset work,1200CC.Ported by Larry Cavanaugh, 1.5mm.over intakes, Carron Pipe, ZRX12 rear end, and seat,96zx9 front end.
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Replied by mark1122 on topic is this a BAD idea (freeze water in caliper to POP piston)?
i used air on mine last night. and u are right . 1 of my zx9 pistons flew across the room. :woohoo: on the up side . u cant amagine all of the things u can find under your bench when u get down there.lol.
76 KZ, frame gusset work,1200CC.Ported by Larry Cavanaugh, 1.5mm.over intakes, Carron Pipe, ZRX12 rear end, and seat,96zx9 front end.
01 CBR600F4i Track bike.
Cobourg, Ont. Can.
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01 Mar 2008 18:59 #197822
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Replied by baldtire on topic is this a BAD idea (freeze water in caliper to POP piston)?
ice will expand in all directions and might split the caliper
try steam , put some water in it, seal it put it in a coffee can put some rags over it, pop it in the oven at about 300
give it a while, when the water boils somethings gona give, unless it leaks, then bake some cookies while it cools off
try steam , put some water in it, seal it put it in a coffee can put some rags over it, pop it in the oven at about 300
give it a while, when the water boils somethings gona give, unless it leaks, then bake some cookies while it cools off
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01 Mar 2008 19:27 #197832
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1980 KZ650F1, Bought new out the door for $2,162.98!
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I've always used the air on calipers. Granted, being a mech I have access to 180psi, I always put a thin wooden block and cover with a rag as I apply air pressure. Never had one get away or spray me. Good luck...
1980 KZ650F1, Bought new out the door for $2,162.98!
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