[Healeys] caliper rebuild

[Rich C]

George,

I always use a brake assembly lube when assembling brake cylinders, 
calipers, etc. The stuff I use is made by Wagner and is a gooey liquid that 
when applied to the rubber parts prevents the catching, abrading and tearing 
action that could otherwise happen with dry rubber parts. The brake lube is 
fully compatible with all types of brake fluid. I have a small bottle of the 
stuff that has lasted me for years.

Rich Chrysler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "George Vernau Sr." <gvernau at containerhouse.com>
To: "Healey List" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, September 27, 2009 12:41 AM
Subject: [Healeys] caliper rebuild


>I recently rebuilt the front calipers on my BJ8 with new SS pistons from 
>Moss
> and new seals, also from Moss.  I had a really hard time getting the 
> pistons in the
> calipers with the stiff new seals and managed to damage a seal so the 
> right front
> leaked all the fluid out. I got another seal kit from Moss and the same 
> thing happened
> again. Does anyone have any suggestions for installing the pistons without 
> damaging
> the seals,  Could I put the seals in hot water to soften them up?  I have 
> not split the
> calipers so there isn't much room to "finess" the pistons. I don't 
> remember any problems
> when I rebuilt them about 15 years ago. Any ideas or tips would be 
> appreciated.
> Thanks-
> George Vernau Sr.
> 1967 BJ8