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Re: Calipers again...

To: nosimport@mailbag.com, spridgets@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Calipers again...
Date: Fri, 23 May 2003 10:06:37 EDT
In a message dated 5/23/03 9:52:43 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
nosimport@mailbag.com writes:

> The most difficulty you'll encounter is installing the steel dust 
> shield retainer. It helps if the outer groove for it is very, very clean, 
> and deburred. I also encourage a very light sanding of the retainer's lip 
> where it presses into the caliper. I also explained once before a tool for 
> inserting the darn thing. It's on Gerard's site under tech and caliper. 

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I cut a small piece of thin plywood a bit larger than the metal ring and use 
a c-clamp to press it into place.  I average 3 metal rings per caliper.  But I 
am getting better!

(Izzit the weekend yet?!?!?)

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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