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Old Nov 13, 2010 | 03:22 PM
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what size are Brembo pistons? front and rear.

Looking to get the appropriate piston removal tool.

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Old Nov 13, 2010 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by commasense
The stock Track Brembos have three piston sizes: 44mm and 38mm in the fronts, and 40mm in the rears....
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Old Nov 13, 2010 | 05:07 PM
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really...3 sizes

Thnx!
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Old Nov 13, 2010 | 06:02 PM
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Can't say I've rebuilt the Brembos. But on the standard brakes I just use compressed air and a block of wood to catch the piston.
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Let us know how that works out.. I tried pulling them out and they would not budge (did not have those nifty tools though). air-compressor and blocks of wood method worked for me.
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Originally Posted by thekinn
Let us know how that works out.. I tried pulling them out and they would not budge (did not have those nifty tools though). air-compressor and blocks of wood method worked for me.
Tried and true, why reinvent...it has worked for me numerous times.
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Originally Posted by idrive_MD
Tried and true, why reinvent...it has worked for me numerous times.
Good to know. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by thekinn
Let us know how that works out.. I tried pulling them out and they would not budge (did not have those nifty tools though). air-compressor and blocks of wood method worked for me.


Same here - those tools were kinda pricey but Im sure they are good to have I guess..
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You guys may be correct...but I love new Tools...so i am gonna get me some new Brembo piston removal tools for Xmass
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^^who doesnt love new tools? where are you thinkin about getting some and how much are you looking to spend.?

meh - they are 30-40 bucks each...NOT BAD!..

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I found these..but not hooked on it if you have a better vendor...maybe a Forum sponsor???

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^^who doesnt love new tools? where are you thinkin about getting some and how much are you looking to spend.?
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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 02:49 PM
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^^nah - thats your best bet..
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So I purchased the Brembo wrenches...and got 5% off thnx to a Black Friday Sale...

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