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caliper piston difficulty....

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by kcoop99, Jul 5, 2009.

  1. kcoop99

    kcoop99 Member

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    How hard is it to reinsert piston after disassembly. I lubed it up with fluid before I tried to reinsert....I dont want to force anything. Any tips?
     
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    RickCoMatic Well-Known Member

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    Put a Big Socket with a 25-Cent Piece taped-over the little square ... right inside the Caliper Piston.

    Put some Duct Tape over the Outside of the Caliper so it don't get scratched.

    Use a C-clamp to apply steady pressure to the Socket.
    Lube it with fresh fluid.
    Keep the Piston "Squared-up" on all axises.
    Tighten the C-clamp

    Be sure the Bleeder is OPEN so the Piston wont compress air.
     
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  3. Thijs_205_Rallye

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    Using some special brake grease (ATE) will definately help. Normally it should be a hand press fit with an open bleeder screw!


    grz Thijs
     
    Thijs_205_Rallye, Jul 6, 2009
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