seized brake pad pins

[Mrbarry]

That's a fair point. But if both corrode its even worse. not only does the pin expand as it delaminates but the rough surface doesn't slide as freely when hit.

[mealexme]

got some drill bits now, im gunna give in and try that method tomorrow

thankies to all for the help!

[Tiggie]

Slow & Steady! nothing worse than having to drill out a broken drill bit

[Guest Hodgy]

Good luck, I hope it all goes well

[mealexme]

Thanks guys

I have a punch and 3 drill bits so I can go up in size and hopefully not snap them!

Hopefully I wont find anywhere the brake fluid flows with the drill haha. I think I'm going to take my time measuring!

[megawatt]

The pins are nowhere near the brake fluid Alex. Get on with it!!!

[mealexme]

The pins are nowhere near the brake fluid Alex. Get on with it!!!

Ok, so the whole thing took about 5 minutes.. Don't know why I was so worried about drilling into the caliper to be honest, nothing snapped, nothing cracked, no fluid came rushing out, nothing caught fire or blew up haha

Thanks guys, maybe I will take the first bit of advice next time rather than dismissing it because it sounds like something I will mess up

Edited March 5, 2013 by mealexme

[Stu]

Now get pins with two r clips in so the pin doesn't come out the other side

[Boothy]

Now get pins with two r clips in so the pin doesn't come out the other side

 

You don't need to if you drilled the hole small enough... as I did

[mealexme]

drilled it small enough and the pins won't pass the brake pads anyway

I had thought of that