Hi Jim,
I'll give it a try. What size bolt?
Thanks,
Don Malling
Jim Wallace wrote:
> I split mine without fear, reasoning that since they started life as two
> halves, it must be possible to reassemble them successfully.
> Am I ever glad I did. The O-rings had turned to muck; if I had tried to
> use them without replacing the O-rings the brakes would certainly have
> failed.
> Getting the pistons out: I don't think this technique has been mentioned
> this time round - once the calipers are split, drill a hole in the
> middle of the piston and tap it. Then thread in a bolt which will press
> against the inside of the caliper and draw the piston right out. It
> works beautifully. At one point I did a fair number when I had a Volvo
> collection; they had four pistons per caliper and usually about four of
> them would be seized.....also Girling.
> Re: being sued, does it help that I don't live in the US? Yes it's true,
> the internet goes beyond those borders. Maybe I only have a problem if
> US citizens read my post? How does that work?
> No wait!!! I'm not serious; I don't really want an answer!!!
> Jim
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