George -
Rich's suggestion is the ideal solution - but if needed you can just
use brake fluid to lubricate everything first. Not as good a solution
but usually works.
Th old girling kits used to come with lube, I guess no one does that anymore!
Alan
On 9/27/09, Rich C <richchrysler@quickclic.net> wrote:
> George,
>
> I always use a brake assembly lube when assembling brake cylinders,
> calipers, etc. The stuff I use is made by Wagner and is a gooey liquid that
> when applied to the rubber parts prevents the catching, abrading and tearing
> action that could otherwise happen with dry rubber parts. The brake lube is
> fully compatible with all types of brake fluid. I have a small bottle of the
> stuff that has lasted me for years.
>
> Rich Chrysler
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "George Vernau Sr." <gvernau@containerhouse.com>
> To: "Healey List" <healeys@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, September 27, 2009 12:41 AM
> Subject: [Healeys] caliper rebuild
>
>
>>I recently rebuilt the front calipers on my BJ8 with new SS pistons from
>>Moss
>> and new seals, also from Moss. I had a really hard time getting the
>> pistons in the
>> calipers with the stiff new seals and managed to damage a seal so the
>> right front
>> leaked all the fluid out. I got another seal kit from Moss and the same
>> thing happened
>> again. Does anyone have any suggestions for installing the pistons without
>>
>> damaging
>> the seals, Could I put the seals in hot water to soften them up? I have
>> not split the
>> calipers so there isn't much room to "finess" the pistons. I don't
>> remember any problems
>> when I rebuilt them about 15 years ago. Any ideas or tips would be
>> appreciated.
>> Thanks-
>> George Vernau Sr.
>> 1967 BJ8
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