When assembling brake cilinders or callipers use the special lubricant
only. If you use brake fluid this will also remain on the exposed
outside parts which can cause future corrosion.
I always use Ate. But Girling, Lockheed and others all have their own
version. One tube will last you forever. I think I have used the same
tube for over 40 years. The same stuff is still available. It has the
consistency of liquid soap.
Also check that you have the right seals. If these are slightly
oversized (wrong kit?) they will get damaged.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL
George Vernau Sr. schreef:
> I recently rebuilt the front calipers on my BJ8 with new SS pistons from Moss
> and new seals, also from Moss. I had a really hard time getting the pistons
>in the
> calipers with the stiff new seals and managed to damage a seal so the right
>front
> leaked all the fluid out. I got another seal kit from Moss and the same thing
>happened
> again. Does anyone have any suggestions for installing the pistons without
>damaging
> the seals, Could I put the seals in hot water to soften them up? I have not
>split the
> calipers so there isn't much room to "finess" the pistons. I don't remember
>any problems
> when I rebuilt them about 15 years ago. Any ideas or tips would be
>appreciated.
> Thanks-
> George Vernau Sr.
> 1967 BJ8
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