Re: 1982 GTV-6: stuck pin in rear caliper

[Alan Lambert <lechefgerard@domain.elided>]

Does anyone know where to get the front springs and pins????


--- Mark Denovich <mark@domain.elided> wrote:
> I went through the same thing.   If you tap on that pin a bit more
> the L 
> part will snap off.
> 
> It's way easier to just remove the caliper and fix it on the bench. 
> Now 
> that you have access you can just put a pair of vice grips on it and 
> work it loose.  While it's on the bench you can check the condition
> of 
> the dust boots, and clean up the exposed part of the piston if
> necessary.
> 
> IAP has replacement springs and pins for about $5 a caliper for the
> rear 
> (they have no front pins which sucks.)   I put a little anti-sieze on
> 
> mine when I reassembled.
> 
> 	--Mark
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Best Regards,

Alan Lambert
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