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Re: Brake Caliper Pistons

To: "Robert L. Gannon" <trsix74@home.com>
Subject: Re: Brake Caliper Pistons
From: Jim Henningsen <jdhenn@cfl.rr.com>
Date: Sun, 20 May 2001 08:22:20 -0400
Yes, I noticed that the front brakes seemed to be doing all of the braking.
That's why I decided on a complete rebuild of the system.  Would the "reversed"
caliper piston cause that prblem?
Thanks
Jim

"Robert L. Gannon" wrote:

> Wow! If that were the case then the area in the cup would have such a large
> amount of air trapped inside. It would be absolutely impossible to bleed the
> front brakes effectively. Then the dust cap would not have a grooved area to
> fit. So you would be continuously getting brake dust attacking the surface
> that would protrude when braking.Obviously must have been momentary lapse of
> reason by the person doing the brake job! You must have been driving a
> coffin. Would I be right in saying that the front brakes do 80% of the
> braking and the rear 20%. I think Fred Flintstone had better brakes! Glad
> you found it out before you where harmed.
> Robert L. Gannon
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> TR3A 1960 TS70951L

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