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RE: Trick for removing stuck brake caliper pistons

To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: RE: Trick for removing stuck brake caliper pistons
From: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2005 15:15:26 -0800
> What is a torque to yield design?

In a nutshell, the bolt is designed to permanently distort when it is
installed; and thus should be replaced every time it's removed.  Kind of
like the pinion spacer in the late TR6 diff.

> The little O ring is Moss part number 583-820. It is listed for
> all sorts of cars and is listed as
> the O Ring between caliper halves for the TR250 and TR6.

Ok, I didn't know that.  Good to know, in case I ever can't resist taking
them apart.  So far, that's not been a problem for me <g>

> I hope Nelson is  right and they fit.

Nelson usually is right ... but don't forget why his stuff is no longer on
the Buckeye site.

Randall




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