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Re: Trick for removing stuck brake caliper pistons

To: Mark Riddle <dunamis6@juno.com>
Subject: Re: Trick for removing stuck brake caliper pistons
From: Don Malling <dmallin@attglobal.net>
Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2005 20:41:19 -0500
Hi Mark,

What did you do about the bolts -- TRF supply them? Yes, Moss describes it as 
being square. I'll 
check mine.

Thanks,

Don Malling

Mark Riddle wrote:
> Don,
> I redid my calipers per Nelson's write-up, and I used a kit from TRF. It
> contained the "seal" for the caliper halves. The original seal was not an
> O-ring, but a square profile.
> I torqued per Nelson's recommendation, and have had no problems for a two
> year period.
> I blasted the calipers, but would caution you to be very thorough on the
> recess for the piston seal. There tends to be an accumulation of rust in
> the deep corners of the "recess", that blasting was not totally removed
> by the media. I very carefully used a blade to remove the remaining
> corrosion, and as I said before, no problems.
> 
> Hope this  is helpful,
> 
> Mark Riddle
> 72' TR6




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