Somebody is going to have to explain to me WHY you are not supposed to take
the calipers apart. Removing 4 bolts and separating the 2 halves, at least
to me, is far safer than trying to hone or polish a wheel cylinder! (Maybe
that's why it costs so much for replacement calipers. They don't want the
secret to get out!).
Carl
----- Original Message -----
From: "Christopher Albers" <Christopher.Albers@bubbs.biola.edu>
To: <CANISDOG@aol.com>
Cc: <Alpines@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2000 2:55 PM
Subject: Re: Fron Brake Calipers
> CANISDOG@aol.com writes:
> >Anyone rebuilt their own?
>
> They're easy to rebuild. I had to replace my pistons, though, which
> are a bit pricey. But the replacement pistons are quite nice and high
> quality. The rebuild is simple and straight-forward as long as there
> are no problems with the pistons. Just use some low pressure air to
> get the pistons out and you're good to go. Clean the bore, as long as
> it won't score your pistons, you're OK. I took mine completely apart
> (the two halves), which is not recommended, to clean them out totally.
> I have not had any problems with them after nearly 4000 miles.
>
> CNA
>
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