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To: triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: calipers
From: "Arthur H. Smith" <arthurhsmith@compuserve.com>
Date: Mon, 8 Feb 1999 13:08:13 -0500

>I am not sure what you are refering to as a Blaster, but if it's
>compressed air, IMHO it's not a very good idea to use on TR calipers,
>because they are "split" and have an o-ring/seal between the two halves
>that could be damaged from the air pressure. In fact, there are warnings
>in the manual about not cleaning the caliper assembly with any strong
>cleaners that might get into the gap and damage the seal.

I can understand a warning against using cleaners because they can seep in
through microscopic openings and damage the rubber.  But air pressure is
lower in the home/garage shop than what you generate with a push on the
brake pedal.

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