scottyp91
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my dad looked at my rear drum as it sounded like it was rubin he took drum off i wasnt there at this time had work gt backed and my wheel is locked up he sed he took it off and pressed the foot brake to see if it was realsing ok so he has obv poped cylinders out anyway i can get them back in etc need the car on the road asap cheers
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basslinecorsa
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Its much easier to just get a new cylinder TBH, but I have managed to get the pistons back into a caliper before, just have to get it lined up perfect and push it in. do this by hand and push it in straight. It will take a long time and is an absolute arse (if you can get it back at all) . Don't forget to top up the break fluid and bleed the system.
I would look at getting a new one tho (parts places will close soon so make a decision quickly)
Project Scarlett - http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=661417
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scottyp91
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what is it i will need and how much am i looking at cheers
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basslinecorsa
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the pistons form a seal so they are a VERY tight fit. Don't mark them with grips ect or you wont ever get them back or seal properly.
Project Scarlett - http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=661417
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scottyp91
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im just gona buy a new cylinder i think my fukin dad can pay seeing as he has fucked it so i need a new rear brake cylinder
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basslinecorsa
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slave cylinder I think - been a long time since I have played with a drum brake 
Project Scarlett - http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=661417
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basslinecorsa
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VAUXHALL-ASTRA-VECTRA-CORSA-NEW-1-REAR-BRAKE-CYLINDER-/280077158840#ht_630wt_1165
cant be more than £20 from a motorfactors if they are £5 on e-bay
Project Scarlett - http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=661417
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scottyp91
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cheers mate
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Vivasam
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Put a set of molegrips on the brake pipe, undo the bleeding nipple enough to allow the fluid to come out when you push the cylinder back in.
Put your wheel back on, unclip the molegrips, then bleed the brake so that you dispel any air in the caliper when you pushed the cylinder in. Tighten the nipple and top up your brake fluid. Job done.
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scottyp91
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ive gt the calipers in with no damage done they werent popped right out but next thing is on my brake shoes there is a thin peice of metal that has a spring clipped to it i think its a bent peice of metal anyone know were i get this from as it isnt on the shoes and isnt in the fitting kit. the reason i want a new 1 is its snapped cheers
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