"Ron Hardin" wrote in message
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Is there a _small_ gear puller, suitable for pulling a half inch diameter
linear brake off a bike? Hammering on it would damage its support.
I need something to pull on the outer edge while pushing on the center
shaft, to avoid it.

It's not so much that great force is required but that it be restricted
to the brake component in question.
--
Ron Hardin



Any good bike shop or automotive house will have a puller to fit your needs.
Ironically I bend or break the center pins from faucet handle pullers which
renders them useless for plumbing but great for small gear pullers.

Bill