Piston broke (Shimano caliper WWSTWD content)

tomparkin

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I've managed to break a piston in my Shimano SLX caliper (BR-675). It leaks oil at quite a rate, and the piston makes crunchy noises when gently squeezing it 🙁

I've seen a couple of posts on here about replacing pistons, e.g. with these sorts of parts from eBay:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hydraulic-New-For-Shimano-2pc-Caliper-Suit-Xt-m785-m8000-675-Parts-Piston-Brake/401508947192?hash=item5d7bcc54f8:g:T5IAAOSw5ipaqpxR:rk:7:pf:0

...but no conclusion as to whether it worked out in the end or not. I'd quite like to repair the caliper if I can, but I'd appreciate any experiences as to how feasible this is.

Has anyone successfully replaced pistons in Shimano calipers, or am I better off just binning it and buying a new one?

Posted : 05/02/2019 12:21 pm

nixie

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Bin it and buy a new one. Its the shimano way.

Posted : 05/02/2019 12:27 pm

pistonbroke

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Somebody call??

Posted : 05/02/2019 12:32 pm

rockthreegozy

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I have a SLX brake with a broken lever, the caliper is sound if its of any use

Posted : 05/02/2019 12:36 pm

tomparkin

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No love for the idea of repair, then 😐 I thought perhaps it was a hiding to nothing.

I have a SLX brake with a broken lever, the caliper is sound if its of any use

Thanks @rockthreegozy I will PM you.

Posted : 05/02/2019 12:56 pm

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