I just got done doing a write-up showing tips on how to rebuild both the front and rear disk brake calipers (pistons).

In it I show how you can use compressed air to blow out the piston, however it's a bit dangerous if not done correctly.

To make a point of it, I show what happens to a hot dog (sorry Tyson, I know how you like hot dogs) that gets in the way.

So, please look the page over and see if I've done a good job of making the point.

http://www.performanceforum.co....html

Wes

 

thanks Wes and perfect timing too......do you happen to have the part numbers that correspond to gasket u replace handy?
thanks again
Adam

 

You can find the part numbers by going to the San Leandro Honda site or similar.

I've got the EX spindles on the front and the two seals required for the front are the same as the Integra DA (same calipers).

The parts for the CRX SI's rear disk brakes are the same as the Integra DA's.

Keep in mind that you need a minimum of two seals for each caliper. The dealer will not have them in stock, but can get them in a day.

Wes

 

thanks again....

 

howd i know this thread had some reference to me...

using compressed air to push the piston out is definately the right way to do it, and yes it is quick, it will literally POP out. i put a rag in place to catch it.

dont attempt to PRY it out.... trust me....


btw, putting the piston boot back in, AND putting the piston straight in is a major PITA. sounds like you had trouble too wes. thats UNTIL you know a trick i figured out.

cut up a plastic spray can cap, so you basically have a plastic sleeve, and cut it so you can roll it up. so after you put the piston boot in place, fully seated, then put the plastic sleeve inside. then you can insert the piston in as you push the piston inside the sleeve which will expand the opening of the boot and it will slide right in.

works perfect. took me hours of trying with screwdrivers and pliers and whatnot until i finally gave up and tried to figure out another way.

 

Tyson;

That's a dang good idea!!

Wes

 

how much per caliper to buy the kits (all seals etc).

and damn that front caliper looked brand new.. BEFORE you rebuilt it

 

The seals are just a couple bucks. I don't remember the exact price, but you will pay more for the spray carb cleaner.

The reason that they look good in the photo is that I shot the photo's out of sequence.

I had already stripped them all the way down and painted them before the idea of shooting the hot dog.

Wes

 

Since it seems that everybody is conserned with the price, I just checked Acuracarland and it will cost you about 25 bucks for one caliper (the seal and the boot).

You may think this a lot, but it really isn't. Once you take apart an old caliper and see how much crap is inside there, you will know it's well worth it!!!!

But the original question remains!! Is the crushed hot dog something you will remember??

Wes

 

Good writeup Wes!

I've had my kits sitting in the garage waiting for the off season... now I'm almost encouraged to try.

 

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definately. i wish i took a picture of my old caliper pistons. i bought new pistons anyway because i knew i would want em anyway. glad i did, they were pitted underneath all the crap, so couldnt clean them up enough to work properly.

 

the only thing I disagree with is about lubeing the parts with brake fluid when reassembling, When I worked in a parts wharehouse I reboxed a whole bunch of new pistons/seal kits and they all came with a special package of grease for the seal and said specifically dont use brake fluid.

 

Crx Jimmy;

I've got to say that I had never heard about using a special grease, but it looks like that's what Honda is recommending.

I've done a lot of brakes over my extensive years (in other words, Im old) and have always done it with brake fluid and have never had a problem.

In looking through my 1995 Integra factory manual, they say to use their part number "08733-B020E grease or equivalent rubber grease" on the boot seal.

They just say to use grease on the piston seal and don't make any recommendations as to type.

<U>So, you are correct!</U> However, I'm not worried about it.

Wes

 

Good write up as always.

 

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wes is making his own online honda helms lol

Edit: you should use cheap hot dogs, boars head is too good to be used for this.

 

wow.....nice.

mmmmmm now i'm hungry..

 

Boosted;

You are correct about the price of Boar's Head hot dogs, but that was all I had around the house.


Wes