[Healeys] Splitting Brake Calipers

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Before you split the calipers, make sure that you have in hand the o-rings 
that will have to be replaced in the calipers (that's the one and only reason to 
split the calipers, anyhow. The issue is that these o-rings are not round in 
cross section, but square -- more like a faucet washer than an o-ring -- and 
to my knowledge the only place you can find them is a Healey supplier (Healey 
Surgeons, British Car Speciatists, e.g.)
On the other hand, as everyone notes, it is seldom necessary to split the 
caliper unless it actually is leaking, indicating a faulty o-ring/seal.

Cheers
gary


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