a_boetticher(at)juno.com writes:
>I've read the manuals and various archives and know that you shouldn't
>do
>this, but I'm wondering why the halves couldn't be rejoined. The manual
>calls out a torque spec. Seems like any brake shop should be able to
>torque everything down properly, then do a pressure test. Has anyone
>done this before? Are there any hidden pitfalls that I'm not seeing
>here?
In ignorance I took my calipers apart to rebuild them. I have since
reassembled them and torqued them rather high. I'd imagine the concern
may be that the seal between the halves may be lost but I have not
noted any leakage. However, my car is in the latter stages of
restoration, and has yet to be driven. But I have applied the brakes a
number of times without ill effect. I can only hope this will hold up
when the calipers get hot.
Christopher
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