[Healeys] caliper rebuild

[Oudesluys]

Alan,
However the calliper is cast iron and can corrode as wel to the point 
that the SS-piston will stick.
Kees Oudesluijs


Alan Seigrist schreef:
> 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 
> <mailto: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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