PISTON COMPRESSION TOOL FOR BUDD BRAKES

["Stevan Miner" <miner@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

You won't have any trouble removing the calipers with out first compressing
the pistons. If you are going to replace the brake pads, then you will have
to push the pistons back into their bores. A pair of C-clamps will work just
fine for this. Be careful and watch your master cylinder reservoir so it
doesn't overfill. Brake fluid can do some nasty things to paint, etc. If
your pedal fades away at stop signs and you're not losing fluid anywhere,
then it's time for a new master. Make sure you bench bleed it before
installing.
Steve Miner
Miner Auto Service
Winnebago, MN
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bruce Stubblefield" <audiblefeast@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2003 3:59 PM
Subject: IML: PISTON COMPRESSION TOOL FOR BUDD BRAKES


> Hello list,
>    I'm removing and checking/rebuilding my Budd brake
> 4 piston calipers.  The service manual shows extenive
> use of a piston compression tool.  Should a generic
> Snapon tool do the same thing?  Does something bad
> happen if you disassemble the caliper without
> compressing the pistons?  I've skimmed the brake
> section, but didn't notice anything about this. (maybe
> I missed it?).  Finally, when the brake pedal
> gradually sinks to the floor at a stop light, should I
> be looking at the master cylinder?  Gratefully
> accepting feedback.
>
> thanks
> Bruce S
> 57 4 door for sale
> 69 coupe
>
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