The pistons won't bind in the bores, but it does take some force to
install them. The radius on the back of the piston will gradually
expand the seal, and you just need to keep the piston aligned. If your
calipers are split apart you can use a 4" C clamp to help install the
piston, and the seal and piston should have been well coated with brake
fluid or assembly grease.
John
Fogelsville, PA
John Roberts wrote:
>I am rebuilding my calipers on my 71 Midget. I ordered the caliper
repair
>kit that comes with the seals mentioned. I also ordered new caliper
pistons
>since my old ones had some scuffs and rust.
>
>Now when I go to put the new seals in and the new piston, I am having
the
>darnedest time getting the piston to go in. It should just slide in
with
>some brake fluid for lubrication shouldn't it?
>
>I would hate to bind my new piston inside of the bore!!
>
>John Roberts
>Birmingham, AL
>71 Midget
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