[Spridgets] seal retainer install?

Marc smarc at smarc.net
Sun Jul 1 08:02:25 MDT 2007


Finally got my rear brakes squared away, with new hoses, new L/H backing 
plate & adjuster, new O ring and gasket on both hubs, new wheel 
cylinders and shoes.

Got started on replacing the seals in my front calipers. Starting on the 
first one, I got one side in, turned it over, and while installing the 
second, promptly got the retainer ring off center and ruined it. So 
guess I won't be able to finish the brakes till Tuesday or Wednesday 
now... Feels like the whole summer is getting away..

I have NOT split the calipers. Is there some trick to installing the 
seals or the pistons? I lubed the seals with fresh brake fluid before 
inserting the piston, but it was very challenging to say the least. To 
install the seal retainer, I laid a piece of flat bar stock across the 
seal and carefully pressed it in with a couple C clamps...

-- 
Marc


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