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Re: Caliper help

To: jimdinalameda@hotmail.com, spridgets@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Caliper help
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2003 10:14:52 EDT
In a message dated 4/16/03 7:30:51 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
jimdinalameda@hotmail.com writes:


> I am doing a brake job on the meejit and am wondering about seperating the 
> calipers. I know the book says not to and Moss seems to think you're an 
> idiot that can't read instructions if you do but my kit has the little 
> washer/seal for that and it sure would make it easier to clean them 
> cylnders 
> up. Any thoughts pro and con appreciated.

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It is not necessary.  You can get the cylinders clean enough with a piece of 
crocus cloth.  I also used a small pick to get into the seal grooves.  The 
seals seal against the pistons, not the cylinders, so the cylinders don't 
have to be perfect.  If the pistons aren't perfect, buy new ones.

Allen Hefner
Phila. Region SCCA Rally Steward
'77 MG Midget  (#51 FSP)
'75 MG Midget (The Project)
'99 Ford Contour SE Sport (24v V6)

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