Bradley_Harris@aigag.com wrote:
> Con wrote: "Rebuilding may not be so easy. Getting the outer seal to fit
> under the retainer
> ring and get that ring to "crimp" into the caliper is a pain in the
> ..........."
>
> I found that using a C-clamp and a large washer worked great to seat the
> seal and ring. They just pop in place.
Hmm, How's that work with the piston in place? Does the piston show enough of
the side surface to keep the seal from collapsing? I thought there was a bit of
a chamfer there. I'll give it a go though, have to try it this weekend.
> A seal kit might not do the trick.
> When I have had problems with my RR brake pistons not wanting to push back
> into the caliper, it was due to the chrome flaking off of the piston. After
> the chrome is gone the piston won't want to seal properly and they will
> rust. I just replace them. Next time I'm going to try the SS pistons.
SS pistons are the answer, have to find em first.
Thanks ,
Con Seitl
1973 III 88 "Pig"
1991 RR "hers"
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