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Re: Fit of Caliper pin into piston

To: "datsun-roadsters" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Fit of Caliper pin into piston
From: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>
Date: Sat, 2 Mar 2002 20:05:17 -0800
Marc,
The pin is part of a retraction mechanism for the piston, and uses friction
to grab the pin. The fit should be snug, i.e., you should be able to push
the piston in with your thumbs. If you have a manual you can see how this
mechanism works.
Todd Osborn
San Jose, CA
2x '68 2L
----- Original Message -----
From: "mtyler" <mtyler@hctc.net>
To: "roadster List" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, March 02, 2002 3:29 PM
Subject: Fit of Caliper pin into piston


> That's CALIPER  d'oh!
>
> >Should the pin in the front brake caliper body slide easily into the hole
> >in the piston, or shoulld it be a tight fit?  If so, how tight?
> >
> >-Marc T.
>
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