Caliper seals.

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Re: Caliper seals.

19 Feb 2020 01:32 - 19 Feb 2020 01:32
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Not unless you want to end up using the back of a truck to stop!:( :(
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Re: Caliper seals.

20 Feb 2020 07:43
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New pistons arrived, does it matter that they're "hollow" like this ? The ones I took out were solid..
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Re: Caliper seals.

20 Feb 2020 10:31 - 20 Feb 2020 10:35
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Not solid but pluged.

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Re: Caliper seals.

20 Feb 2020 12:11
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Okay off the wall question coming: Why did they plug the piston rather than leave it hollow?

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Re: Caliper seals.

20 Feb 2020 13:37
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The plug is for heat insulation to prevent steam bubbles in the break fluid.
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Re: Caliper seals.

20 Feb 2020 14:10
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Outstanding, now I know. Always wondered about that item.
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Re: Caliper seals.

20 Feb 2020 15:08
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Thanks sirocco, you are a font of knowledge. I'm gonna use them, do you think they'll be a problem ? I've rebuilt the master cylinder, rebuilt the calipers with all new seals and those pistons, and fitted new steel braided lines. So basically all new !!
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