Scott,
It wasn't easy, but, I was able to push the pistons all the way in, I used
brake fluid as a lubricant (and cleaning fluid). Make sure that you have
the correct size pistons and seals, and that the bleeder screws are out.
Also check the groove in the cylinder for "leftovers", it has to be very
clean. I found dentist picks to be of value there.
John
-----Original Message-----
From: suhring [mailto:suhring@lancnews.infi.net]
Sent: Thursday, August 03, 2000 6:48 AM
To: greentr3@ptd.net
Subject: Re: Installing New Caliper Pistons
John:
How far were you able to get the piston into the bore? Mine is
only going in about 1/4" and is clearly too exposed to allow
me to get the outer lip of the dust cover to engage properly in
the piston grove. When I try the piston without the sealing ring
or dust cover installed, it will slide all the way down into the
bore. How did you assure that the piston was level when installing
and not tilted?
Thanks.
John Runge wrote:
>
> Scott,
> Having done this a few months ago, I found that I could force the pistons
in
> using hand pressure only. I did use a short length of wood across the
piston
> to push on.
>
> John
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