The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2

Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: erod1 on August 18, 2013, 04:31:12 PM

Title: Removing piston from caliper
Post by: erod1 on August 18, 2013, 04:31:12 PM

So I took apart the brembo caliper on my 86 r65 to rebuild the leaky caliper. But I cannot figure out how to remove the piston. I have tried to pull on the ceramic part of the piston and pieces just chip off. Any help will be appreciated .

Title: Re: Removing piston from caliper
Post by: Bob_Roller on August 18, 2013, 04:40:54 PM

Compressed air is about the only way to get it removed once the caliper is removed from the bike .

If you do it, place the caliper inside a large plastic bag with some old shop rags to keep it from going too far when it does come out .

Fluid will go everywhere when you do this, so be prepared for it !!!!!

Title: Re: Removing piston from caliper
Post by: erod1 on August 18, 2013, 05:38:18 PM

Thanks. While having diner I thought about compressed air. They came out. Now to order parts.