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1. [Healeys] Split the Calipers? (score: 1): Author: ahbt71 at gmail.com (Mike Tobin); Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2017 11:24:50 -0700; Hi All, Time to attack the front calipers on the BT7. They've been sitting for over 30 years and are really sad looking. I'm thinking the only way I'm going to get a purchase on them to get them out; /html/fot/2017-02/msg00229.html (8,694 bytes)
2. [Healeys] Split the Calipers? (score: 1): Author: jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net (John Spaur); Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2017 10:59:12 -0800; I split mine and put them back together without any issues. There is a special rubber washer inside. I believe BCS has them. People debate about replacing the bolts. Some say they stretch others say; /html/fot/2017-02/msg00230.html (9,611 bytes)
3. [Healeys] Split the Calipers? (score: 1): Author: eyera3000 at gmail.com (i erbs); Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2017 11:05:41 -0800; There is a internal seal that is the issue. Someone can correct me if I'm wrong, bu tit was a hard to source and place square seal between the halves. Soak it in anti-seize for quite a while before t; /html/fot/2017-02/msg00231.html (10,804 bytes)
4. [Healeys] Split the Calipers? (score: 1): Author: coudesluijs at chello.nl (Oudesluys); Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2017 20:14:47 +0100; It can be done but you need the special seal washers and ideally new bolts and torque them to the set values. Better is to get new or properly rebuild ones if you are not accustomed rebuilding callip; /html/fot/2017-02/msg00232.html (10,087 bytes)
5. [Healeys] Split the Calipers? (score: 1): Author: rchaskell at earthlink.net (Bob Haskell); Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2017 14:32:53 -0500; Mike, I contacted TRW a few years ago, who owned Lucas/Girling at the time, and got the same answer - don't split the calipers. I'm guessing that the bolts are considered single use. I split my calip; /html/fot/2017-02/msg00233.html (10,576 bytes)
6. [Healeys] Split the Calipers? (score: 1): Author: per at schoerner.se (Per Schoerner); Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2017 23:43:20 +0100; Well, if it isn't broke, don't fix it. The only thing there is inside the caliper is a seal. If it doesn't leak, fine, don't touch it. Do the rest of the caliper by all means, but leave that seal whe; /html/fot/2017-02/msg00236.html (9,802 bytes)
7. [Healeys] Split the Calipers? (score: 1): Author: boyracer466 at gmail.com (richard mayor); Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2017 18:33:29 -0800; Splitting the calipers and reusing the bolts are not a problem. The rear disc brake conversion for big Healeys uses Jaguar rear calipers, Girling, that must be split in order to remove the rotor. The; /html/fot/2017-02/msg00238.html (11,416 bytes)
8. [Healeys] Split the Calipers? (score: 1): Author: austinhealeyslist at gmail.com (Austin Healeys List); Date: Sun, 19 Feb 2017 16:04:48 +1300; Small seal ring is Moss part # 583-820 Overhaul kits available on Ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/250467763580 If changing to silicone fluid you really have to split them to clean out the gunge in the c; /html/fot/2017-02/msg00239.html (8,613 bytes)
9. [Healeys] Split the Calipers? (score: 1): Author: ahbt71 at gmail.com (Mike Tobin); Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2017 20:41:26 -0700; Thanks for all the feedback. I've done scuzzy calipers before and used the car's hydraulic pressure to remove the pistons. Not an option this time. The calipers are the next step in a frame-up restor; /html/fot/2017-02/msg00240.html (11,061 bytes)
10. [Healeys] Split the Calipers? (score: 1): Author: rft2 at aol.com (rft2 at aol.com); Date: Sun, 19 Feb 2017 12:21:40 -0500; Rebuilt my calipers this past fall. Found a video on YouTube to be very helpful, not exactly same calipers, but still worth watching. On subject line type Maserati Brake Caliper Tear Down Good luck M; /html/fot/2017-02/msg00241.html (11,301 bytes)
11. [Healeys] Split the Calipers? (score: 1): Author: ahbt71 at gmail.com (Mike Tobin); Date: Sun, 19 Feb 2017 13:40:39 -0700; Success. Familiar territory from here. Thanks Again for all the help. Now waiting on the parts. Guess I can start on the rear end. Mike Tobin Townsend, Montana Before and After -- next part -- An HTM; /html/fot/2017-02/msg00242.html (8,956 bytes)
12. [Healeys] Split the Calipers? (score: 1): Author: eyera3000 at gmail.com (i erbs); Date: Sun, 19 Feb 2017 13:20:00 -0800; ? Ira Erbs 1959 100-6 MKI engine and disc brakes Portland,OR -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/healeys/attachments/20170219/879c3f9e/attachment.; /html/fot/2017-02/msg00244.html (10,226 bytes)
13. [Healeys] Split the Calipers? (score: 1): Author: m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca (Mirek Sharp); Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2017 10:21:13 -0500; For the few dollars it costs, I would send them out to a brake shop to get them rebuilt by someone who has the tools and experience. They will clean them up ready for paint and replace the seals and; /html/fot/2017-02/msg00253.html (9,566 bytes)

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