[Healeys] caliper rebuild

[Oudesluys]

When assembling brake cilinders or callipers use the special lubricant 
only. If you use brake fluid this will also remain on the exposed 
outside parts which can cause future corrosion.
I always use Ate. But Girling, Lockheed and others all have their own 
version. One tube will last you forever. I think I have used the same 
tube for over 40 years. The same stuff is still available. It has the 
consistency of liquid soap.
Also check that you have the right seals. If these are slightly 
oversized (wrong kit?) they will get damaged.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL


George Vernau Sr. schreef:
> 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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