bolts siezed on peugeot 205 bendix type brake piston and calliper

Discussion in 'Peugeot 205' started by ianbowie, Nov 1, 2006.

  1. ianbowie

    ianbowie Guest

    hello, i am in the process of replacing my front brake piston assembly
    on a peugeot 205. The whole assembly is badly siezed, I am trying to
    remove the bolts which secure the piston assembly to the wheel strut
    and they will not budge. I am using the correct socket with 3 foot bar,
    but i have restricted access as I am attempting this while the car is
    jacked up and supported on bricks. I am getting nowhere any tips would
    be much appreciated. It crossed my mind to heat it up with a blow torch
    but am not sure if this is a good idea or not.
     
    ianbowie, Nov 1, 2006
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  2. ianbowie

    Fitzy Guest

    Yes,
    try warming the bolt ,then allow the heat to travel through to the
    threads,,allow to cool and spray with WD40 or something like it,, try NOT to
    get it red hot,,,,,,
    repeat this 2-3 times and this should do the trick,
    Fitzy
     
    Fitzy, Nov 2, 2006
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