[Healeys] caliper rebuild

Alan Seigrist healey.nut at gmail.com
Sun Sep 27 05:57:53 MDT 2009


Kees -
You're right about the corrosion, but George bought SS pistons so it
shouldn't be an issue.  The old chrome plated ones would go, but the SS ones
are much better.

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On Sun, Sep 27, 2009 at 3:34 PM, Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl> wrote:

> When assembling brake cilinders or callipers use the special lubricant
> only. If you use brake fluid this will also remain on the exposed outside
> parts which can cause future corrosion.
> I always use Ate. But Girling, Lockheed and others all have their own
> version. One tube will last you forever. I think I have used the same tube
> for over 40 years. The same stuff is still available. It has the consistency
> of liquid soap.
> Also check that you have the right seals. If these are slightly oversized
> (wrong kit?) they will get damaged.
> Kees Oudesluijs
> NL


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