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Re: [TR] caliper piston pop-out?

To: "list Triumph" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [TR] caliper piston pop-out?
From: "Nolan" <opposumking@verizon.net>
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:47:03 -0400
>I wonder if something like the o-ring-like piston rubber would ever
> get twisted, come out-of-grove or not 'correctly center' itself on the
> traveling piston if ever this ever reoccurs?  Would the piston 'push-out' 
> so
> far as to establish a leak or take in air?

The answer partially depends on the vehicle.  If the piston is popped all 
the way out, air will certainly be introduced.  The re-installation of the 
piston can twist the seal.  Otherwise, as long as the piston stays in the 
bore, the seal will not be twisted.
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