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RE: Caliper Rebuild Frustration *#@$*

To: "'Skye Poier'" <skye@ffwd.bc.ca>, MG Nuts <mgs@Autox.Team.Net>
Subject: RE: Caliper Rebuild Frustration *#@$*
From: "Unger, Larry G" <larry.g.unger@lmco.com>
Date: Wed, 14 Oct 1998 14:59:02 -0400
Skye Poier wrote:

> The dust seal retaining ring is a ROYAL PAIN IN THE ARSE.  I
> cannot get the damn thing on.  I start in one side then try
> and tap around very gently  all around but one side will stick
> up and start to bend, and trying to force it wouldn't help, it
> would just destroy the ring.  Its very soft metal.
>
> Can someone please please give me some tips on how to do this?

Take one of the dust seal rings down to your local parts store
... look for the bins of loose core (freeze) plugs, and match up
a plug to the dust seal ring.  Use the plug and a c-clamp to
press the ring in place.

Safety Fast! ... larry.g.unger@lmco.com
'61 MGA 1600 MkII

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