[Healeys] Brake caliper rebuild

[Michael Salter]

Hi Bruce,
First it is ESSENTIAL that the seal grooves in the caliper are thoroughly
clean....no rust or debris of any kind.
Next install the seals dry very carefully and ensure that they are laying
in the groove without any distortion.
Apply clean brake fluid liberally to the inside of the bore and the piston.
Then by hand pressure ONLY insert the piston, closed side first into the
bore.
Apply gentle pressure to one side then the other and the piston should edge
its way into the bore.
Be careful to avoid pressing too hard on one side or the other or the
piston will jam.
Under no circumstances force the piston in or use any type of clamp..
Good luck, takes a little patience and practice.

Michael S
BN1 #174



On Sun, Dec 11, 2016 at 5:01 PM, Bruce Peters <rv9aplane at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Listers,
> Can anybody tell me the trick for inserting the pistons in the calipers
> without ruining the rubber seals? My car is a late 67 BJ8. I've already
> ruined two sets of seals. Thanks.
>
> Bruce
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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