Siezed brake piston

[bushwacker]

Hi guys I was just checking my front brakes to see if they were stick on a bit and I noticed that only one piston was out while the other one was still so I foolishly pumped the brake pedal a few times and all of a sudden saw fluid leaking.:jawdrop:
So I have one popped out piston and one seized one what can I do to get the piston back in so I can refit the caliper?

[bushwacker]

its all good im just gonna get some new calipers they are on flea bay for $289 plus a set of front pads you can't beat that has anyone heard anything bad about aftermarket calipers?

[NP99]

its all good im just gonna get some new calipers they are on flea bay for $289 plus a set of front pads you can't beat that has anyone heard anything bad about aftermarket calipers?

Post a link for the guys to evaluate mate...

[bushwacker]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-Front-LH-RH-Disc-Pad-Brake-Caliper-Set-Patrol-1997-2012-GU-Y61-Wagon-Ute-/400774751688?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d500965c8
here it is do they look o.k.?

[NP99]

I'd buy them. I have dealt with these guys before. They offer great service and their products are fine. They also do cheap bearing kits with quality bearings. Depending where you live, if you shop in person, the price is better than their ebay listed price.

[NP99]

Just seen your loc......it's not a walkin job for you :)

[bushwacker]

Yeah it's quite a way to anywhere from kal thanks mate for the reply I think for that price I can't really go wrong as my old pistons are a bit rusty

[NP99]

Keep your old ones and recon them for a rainy day. Cheers

[bushwacker]

yeah that's not a bad idea I'd be good to learn how to rebuild a set it doesn't look too hard

[gemoc1]

I had seized brake callipers and one seized piston in my two front brakes. I found it easier to recondition my existing ones and it was very cost effective as well, changed all the seals while i was at it and now the brakes could stop anything haha

[gemoc1]

i should've taken some photos of the reco i did cause mine were well and truly seized, damn.

[threedogs]

I have rotors and pads from these guys great to deal with and quality gear IMO

[Col.T]

G'day fellas,
this is probobly inappropriate as the trip's already been taken, however,
in over 50 years doing my own servicing, I've never had a siezed piston. All cars, all models lots.
Brake fluid, no matter how clean it looks, absorbs water moisture over time and this can cause rusting throughout any iron based parts in the system. Like for example the master cylinder.
Rubber components invariably break down/decompose over time and cause leakage which causes brake line pressure failure. That however is NOT a cause of rust although the fix is probably similar.
Change the fluid according to recommendation and the metal parts will last longer and possibly even the rubbers as well.
Pain the the bum having to do it, and baby I know it, but at least if you do it yourself you'll be getting max life out of the system, guaranteed.
Luck,
Col