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Re: brake caliper disassembly

To: Joe Lansing <kidjoevid@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: brake caliper disassembly
From: Frank Clarici <spritenut@comcast.net>
Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2006 21:27:28 -0400
Joe Lansing wrote:

> What is the prevailing wisdom regarding rebuilding
> brake calipers? I've accomplished Step 1 where you use
> 120 PSI of air to shoot the pistons across the shop
> and disperse brake fluid all over clean clothes...

> what is Step 2 -  

  Step 1...Put on dirty clothes ;) Hold the piston with a rag so it 
doesn't shoot across the shop.

The seals sort of just pry out with a screwdriver under the metal 
retainer. Sometimes a sharp pick is needed to pry out the rubber seal.
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ




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