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Re: [Shop-talk] Disc brake piston explosion

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Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] Disc brake piston explosion
From: John Miller <jem@milleredp.com>
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2015 19:48:25 -0800
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On 1/25/2015 7:34 PM, Tim . wrote:
> Any ideas what caused it?
>
> "F350 pick up."
>
> sorry. couldn't resist.

Are they steel pistons?

Ford tried phenolic-resin pistons in several applications a while back, 
and they were notorious for coming apart in heavy use.

But it would surprise me a LOT if Ford went down that road in something 
like an F350.

John.
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