It shouldn't take a that much force. Once they do come out, go ahead and post pictures of the bore and piston, worst comes to worst it might not be rebuidable.

I've used Phosphoric acid and copper wire brush to gently remove corrosion. Works very well.


If you're going to do that you'll need some badass lines to take the brunt or they'll burst.

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Don't forget to grease the screw and threads on the spring compressor.