>===== Original Message From SamuelsMA@aol.com =====
>My question is: Is the small front reservoir section supposed to
>communicate with the larger rear section, but mine is plugged? Or are the
sections
>supposed to be separate? If they are supposed to be separate, why? On my
>Porsche and on my son's Jetta, there is just one compartment for both front
and
>rear.
Can't say why specifically, but they are seperated. Other than helping you
specify a front to rear problem your guess is as good as mine.
>A second question: I put in new Green Stuff pads today. I retracted the
>pistons by opening the bleed valve and using Vice Grips. Worked fine, but
the
>teeth on the Vice Grips look like they could really damage the caliper
seals.
> They didn't, but there must be a better method. Ideas?
I've used C-clamps for this. Nice flat surface on both side of the clamping
surfaces.
Shawn J. Loseke
Fort Collins, CO
http://www.triumphowners.com/79 (1972 TR6)
http://www.triumphowners.com/690 (1978 TR8)
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