Caliper refurb, compressor needed?

[21TonyK]

I have most tools but not an air compressor which looks handy for popping pistons out. I plan to refurb a couple of brake calipers (yes I could by new for 10 quid more but...)

Do I need a compressor, I've survived 40 years of playing with cars without one?

ETA: I imagine a foot pump would do the job?

[steveo3002]

worst case pump it up while still attached to the cars hyd system until the piston pops out , have some water ready to wash away any splashes

[21TonyK]

steveo3002 said:

worst case pump it up while still attached to the cars hyd system until the piston pops out , have some water ready to wash away any splashes

Its an ebay special (off the car), plan is to refurb it then swap for the dodgy one thats on there.

[stevieturbo]

A compressor is a handy tool to have regardless. Whether just for air for blowing dirt/water away etc, pumping tyres, the odd air tool etc.

[s p a c e m a n]

You can buy pliers that open up inside the piston to help you pull them out with a bit of twisting but I normally stick a socket in there, wedge an extension bar in next to it and twist them out that way

https://amzn.eu/d/00u3CgJf

[normalbloke]

Take it to a local garage to get them to pop them out, for a donation to the biscuit tin.