I'm getting ready to replace the front caliper seals on my evo9. Got it from the subaru site everyone recommended for the brembo seals. I know I can get it out with an air compressor but since I don't have one what other options do I have to remove them?

1. Can I remove caliper off of rotor and pump the brake pedal to "pop" them out?

OR

2. Will a tire/air compressor work if I can somehow get it to fit properly?

 

Option 1 will definitely work, but you will create a gigantic mess and most likely introduce air into a lot more parts of your brake system.

Option 2 is your best bet. It will hardly take any pressure at all to get them to pop out.

Make sure to wrap the caliper with a rag or towel to prevent brake fluid splatter.

Good luck!

 

yeah using compressed air and a blow nozzle is by far the best way to remove them,surely you have a friend that owns a compressor

 

Yes I do have a friend who has one but our schedule differs and it needed to be done ASAP... When I hear compressor I always thought of the big ones never thought about using tire compressor which I just did and with the right adaptor got it to fit properly... Though only one came out... The others I had to safely pry off

 

Trick is to use a block of wood that is the right thickness to get all the pistons to pop out. Also, I'm surprised. No one said grease gun. Add a grease fitting and pump away. It's a mess but gets it done.

 

I was thinking of popping all fours but wasnt sure if it'll do harm or not... maybe when i do the rears i'll use a thinner block... i used a 2x4