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Subject: [Healeys] caliper rebuild
From: "George Vernau Sr." <gvernau@containerhouse.com>
Date: Sat, 26 Sep 2009 22:41:43 -0600
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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