BenRNBP

I'm planning on using an M10 bolt and a couple of washers to seal up the banjos while I've got mine off - not sure if it's doable but I'm going to give it a go. Also putting a plastic bag over the fluid reservoir filler hole and screwing the lid back on will reduce amount of fluid lost too.

DBt85

Ahh yeah just seen someone else did that on here with the M10.

Someone in the same thread also suggested those roll up ear plugs which I've actually got too.

I'll get lots of before and afters!

BenRNBP

I think they were talking about blocking the threads in the caliper for painting rather than blocking the banjo - but I reckon it should work

Gaffa

Or mole grips / pipe clamps on the flexi pipe. That's how I did mine, then a quick gravity bleed once the calipers were refitted,
no fluid loss and no air in the system

Dembo

Just tie the hoses to the upper wishbones pointing upwards (maybe cover the end with something). Best not to let all your fluid leak out.

prince buster

Pipe clamps are only a few quid on e bay.

BenRNBP

Not really a fan of hose clamps they seems to stress the hose and leave dents

Gaffa

Know where you're coming from but I've used them for years, and mole grips and never had a problem, the original flexy's seem to recover really well. standard practice in garages.

Not sure I'd clamp braided hoses, but I've never tried

AlyWW

Sorry state the obvious - but BDt85, you don't say if you have checked that the pistons are seized, it could just be the slider pins that are seized. I'm not sure you can tell the difference without taking the pads out and trying to push the piston back into the calliper a few times. £139 is a brilliant price for a refurb if you need one though.

DBt85

The pistons will definitely move as I only did a pad change 70 miles ago and obviously had to push them back. They might be a bit sticky or as you said it might just be the pins.

For £140 quid though on a 12 year old car with 81k, I'll just pay up and let the pros refurb completely and finish them.