Remove Brake Caliper Pistons Without Special Tools

In this video I will demonstrate how to remove motorcycle brake caliper pistons first using air pressure (not required), then a ratchet, sockets, and socket extensions. Hopefully this will help some other people out. I picked this trick up on CZcams of all places. The key to making this work is patience, not brute force. It worked fantastic for me. Enjoy the video.
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Thanks for watching!

[@wheelie63]

ha........... i came here because i am working on my stuck RZ350 rear caliper pistons........and lo and behold..........you demonstrate that very caliper...........brilliant ! thx, Will

[@KensGarage1]

I'm glad this helped you out Will. Good luck.

[@PRISHASINGH-bk8pt]

I will try to use your trick to remove my bike's piston. It succeeds, will get back to channel again

[@KensGarage1]

Good luck. Hope it works for you!!!

[@phoenixvids]

Excellent work Ken!!

[@preciousjames]

Extremely helpful 🎉🙏🏼

[@KensGarage1]

Glad to hear it was helpful.

[@jamesstoveken8431]

You just saved my ass, just did this on stuck 2000 concours pistons. Thank you!!

[@KensGarage1]

Glad to hear it helped James.

[@DocBen19]

Congratulations for this truc. I going to try it too in my gs500e. But I see in your video, the rear brake caliper gs500 is the same with axz350. The 3erd than you clean.

[@lcm4fcw]

Another great video!

[@KensGarage1]

Thanks Frank. Trying to reach a larger audience than just the RZ crowd, you know?

[@williamneel5562]

Dude you just saved me. Thanks!

[@KensGarage1]

You're welcome William. I'm glad it helped. It's a great trick, ain't it?

[@PRISHASINGH-bk8pt]

EXCELLENT

[@alexmorgan3435]

Brilliant! This is what YT is about, genuine hacks that are so simple you could kick yourself. Ok not straightforward but the technique always seems to get results. I have a front motorcycle brake calliper from a Honda VFR800 with a seemingly stuck middle piston of 3. The outer two all move fine really easily. Shall have to try this technique. Thank you. Sub'd.

[@KensGarage1]

Thanks Alex. I hope it works out for you. There seems to be a sweet spot when doing this. Take your time when it breaks free it'll put a smile on your face.

[@jeffreygorodokin4112]

@@KensGarage1This worked like a charm for me thank you.

[@KensGarage1]

@@jeffreygorodokin4112 Glad to hear jeffrey. You are welcome.

[@johnnyappleseedz422]

Nice trick. But won't work on calipers with pistons that face each other.

[@devilsreject320]

Have to do one at a time.
Two wood wedges to hold pistons then pliers and ragS
Tip start with the hardest one
Also I use tyre pump?