Gutted - my 256 calipers are borked

[jaybv6]

That is unless I can sort them out.  I bought a 256mm brake set-up from a 16v and was assured it was sound.  The calipers need a clean and the pistons seem ok however the bleed nipples are rusted in the caliper.  Damn.  Have tried heating them up to try and remove them, nothing.  My mate is gonna have a go and then looks like I will have to spend even more on re-con'd calipers.

Anyone got any advice on how to rectify this?

[systemseiko]

Remove the pistons carefully not to damage seals etc,  take it to yout local engineering shop and get them to heat the nipples and remove them,  it doesn't matter if they break as most engineering shops have access to easi-outs,  a device similar to a tap which is screwed in anti-clockwise and then screwed out cw,  they should have no bother geting this out and it will save you time and hassle,  expect to pay £10.00 a caliper,  if you have to resort to this it is ideal to replace both pistons seals roughly around £13.00 each from Vw

[monzablue16v]

Try using some plusgas that stuff saved me a lot of swearing at the weekend if not then as above get them engineered

[jaybv6]

What does the Plugas do?  What is it?

[takethefifth]

http://www.google.co.uk/search?client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-GB%3Aofficial&channel=s&hl=en&q=plusgas&meta=&btnG=Google+Search