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Kilroy
Posted on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 - 05:48 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hey Guys -

My front caliper pad retaining pin ('00 M2) is frozen. I have almost stripped the head (flat blade screwdriver) trying to get it out. I don't want to risk damaging the caliper by drilling it out. Does anyone have any hints or tricks for getting this out?

Thanks in advance --
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Fasted
Posted on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 - 09:59 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

penetrating oil and an impact driver, then antisieze for reassembly
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Kilroy
Posted on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 - 12:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

That's what I thought. Tried WD-40, don't have an impact wrench. The hardest part is getting leverage on the front wheel, which wants to twist and flop around.

Thanks
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Eboos
Posted on Thursday, February 26, 2009 - 09:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

For the future, I had one of these made for me: http://forums.13x.com/showthread.php?t=196307

Before, I had the same problem you are having. This will not only give you a more secure pin installation with safety wire, but also give you an 8mm nut to use to remove the pin easily. Since I sent mine in a couple of months ago, he now has specs for tube framed Nissin calipers and you shouldn't need to send your stock ones to him. Well worth the money.

(Message edited by eboos on February 26, 2009)
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Kilroy
Posted on Friday, February 27, 2009 - 05:55 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Cool - thanks
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