Alloy brake caliper rebuild ?, What am I doing wrong? |
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Alloy brake caliper rebuild ?, What am I doing wrong? |
Eddie Williams |
Oct 26 2003, 11:49 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 822 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Nederland, TX Member No.: 55 Region Association: None |
When rebuilding Alloy S calipers, what is the trick to getting the piston back in the bore? I put the springs back in the SS pistons, but can only seem to get the piston 1/4 of the way in. I used a clamp to apply pressure and the piston goes in, but as soon as the clamp is removed, the spring back out. What am I doing wrong?
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Brad Roberts |
Oct 27 2003, 01:01 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
I'm going to try and help you... but I dont use the S calipers (they flex ALOT). I *think* if you install the sealing rubber rings facing the wrong way.. it makes the pistons "pop" out. Does this make sense ?? Some of the seals are tapered and designed to be installed facing a certain direction.
You can also try twisting them into place while pushing on them. Shoot some pics.. B |
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