How to Remove Brake Caliper Pistons to Rebuild Kodiak Disc Trailer Brake Calipers

Question:

I am planning on rebuilding my Kodiac calipers 225. I believe the caliper pistons are frozen because they dont retract. Is there a tool to remove caliper pistons. In the past I used compressed air to help extract piston from caliper.

asked by: Beau M

Expert Reply:

Using compressed air is still the way to go. I have come across many instances of people using this method to push out the piston. And the best part is, it works. If you do not have an air compressor I am sure a local shop would go ahead and do it for you since it takes only a few seconds.

If your Kodiak disc brakes are 10k to 12k rated then you can use the rebuild kit # BP18-075. And if the pistons are bad, # BP18-065 is the correct replacement.

expert reply by: Michael H