Skye Poier wrote:
>
> Background: I'm rebuilding the calipers because the front pads are binding.
> There is some corrosion, gunk, etc visible on the pistons so I'm pulling
> them apart, I'll also be replacing the hoses. Safety Fast and all that.
>
> Tonight I took apart the first caliper. Went fairly well. The piston is
> in good shape once I cleaned it and will not need to be replaced. I got
> caliper rebuild kits from Octagon Motors which include a new oil seal, dust
> seal, and metal dust seal retaining ring plus new brake pads.
>
> The dust seal retaining ring is a ROYAL PAIN IN THE ARSE. I cannot get the
> damn thing on. I start in one side then try and tap around very gently
> all around but one side will stick up and start to bend, and trying to force
> it wouldn't help, it would just destroy the ring. Its very soft metal.
>
> Can someone please please give me some tips on how to do this? I just
> spent two hours hunched over the wheel well trying to get it in - and I
> have three more to do!! augh! Car's not going anywhere until this is done
> either. Soooooo frustrating.
>
> I think I forgot to say the magic words or something. Fell behind in my
> offerings to the great MOWOG.
>
> Thanks.
> Skye
>
> --
> 1966 MGB GHN3L-70307 __,__\__
> The MGB Experience http://www.mgb.bc.ca/ (_o____o_)
When I did my Calipers for the Sprite, I just laid a piece of steel bar(
the lock strap for my tool chest) across the dust ring that i had placed
in position. With one sound tap of a hammer to the center of the bore,
it seated the ring perfectly. nothing fancy, but it works.
Mark Snowdon
69 Sprite(Austin),73 & 79 Midget(Midge and as of yet unnamed)
PS: any suggestions for naming a 79 1500 Midget in BRG with biscuit
interior?
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