[Healeys] BJ8 brake caliper question

[Bob Haskell]

Tom,

As the seal sits in the groove in the caliper bore, the seal "moves" 
against the piston not the bore.  So, the caliber bores don't have to 
in pristine shape.

Would suggest that you pull the hub and make sure that the wheel 
bearings didn't get too hot causing the grease to melt away.

Cheers,

Bob Haskell
AHCA 3000 Mk I registrar
http://www.ciahc.org/registry_3000mk1.php

On 07/17/2013 06:04 PM, Tom Felts wrote:
> Had my right caliper pistons seize today causing one HOT set of brake pads and roter.  Pulled them and removed pistons----very dirty as I suspected.  The piston cavities need a good cleaning.
>
> What do you use to make sure this surface is clean and shiny before you replace the new pistons?  Don't want to sand blast---tried a real fine steel wool, but can't get it as clean as I want.
>
> Thanks
> tom
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