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1. Calipers again... (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 22 May 2003 22:28:54 -0400; an update and another question. Got the pistons out of my calipers. I noticed that between the two seals there is some rust on the bores. Can I lightly sand/buff this out, or are they toast and I sho; /html/spridgets/2003-05/msg00918.html (7,360 bytes)
2. Re: Calipers again... (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Fri, 23 May 2003 09:39:57 EDT; - - - - - - - - - - Sand it out. As long as it isn't pitted deeply, you should be OK. I used crocus cloth. Any fine emery paper should work. Allen Hefner Phila. Region SCCA Rally Steward '77 MG Midge; /html/spridgets/2003-05/msg00930.html (7,682 bytes)
3. Re: Calipers again... (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Fri, 23 May 2003 08:49:45 -0500; Unlike wheel cylinders, and Dunlop calipers, the condition of the bore is of no importance. (Unless it is very badly pitted or scored) A little bit of rust will not affect the operation of the calip; /html/spridgets/2003-05/msg00932.html (8,704 bytes)
4. Re: Calipers again... (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Fri, 23 May 2003 10:06:36 EDT; - - - - - - - - - - - Now THERE's a kewl idea! First I have heard of doing it. I think Peter should receive a T-shirt or somethin' for the best DIY idea this month. Maybe a "My Other Car is a Spridge; /html/spridgets/2003-05/msg00933.html (7,930 bytes)
5. Re: Calipers again... (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Fri, 23 May 2003 10:06:37 EDT; - - - - - - - - - - - I cut a small piece of thin plywood a bit larger than the metal ring and use a c-clamp to press it into place. I average 3 metal rings per caliper. But I am getting better! (Izz; /html/spridgets/2003-05/msg00934.html (7,866 bytes)
6. Re: Calipers again... (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Fri, 23 May 2003 09:43:59 -0500; Thank you Allen, I could always use another shirt! (especially since a few of them got thrown out after Carlisle) Boy did the truck stink from wet laundry and cardboard after a few days to mold. BUT,; /html/spridgets/2003-05/msg00935.html (8,388 bytes)
7. Re: Calipers again... (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Fri, 23 May 2003 08:51:17 -0700; Thanks Peter, Even though I do use the speedo cable thingy from time to time, I don't remember posting it for this application! Someone else must have posted it or my OF memory bit kicked in again. N; /html/spridgets/2003-05/msg00938.html (10,239 bytes)
8. Re: Calipers again... (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Fri, 23 May 2003 13:47:28 -0400; Sounds like a cool little device. I'd like to see the plans for it. An assumption is that I'll need to split the calipers. So I'll add that flat caliper washer to the list of things I need. -=Chris P; /html/spridgets/2003-05/msg00943.html (10,883 bytes)
9. Re: Calipers again... (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Fri, 23 May 2003 14:01:01 EDT; - - - - - - - - - - - - I didn't want to split the halves of my calipers, so that is why I stuck with the plywood and c-clamp. Much easier to make, and if the calipers aren't leaking between the halv; /html/spridgets/2003-05/msg00945.html (7,815 bytes)

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