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 Post subject: Caliper rebuild
PostPosted: Thu Feb 26, 2015 12:34 pm 

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 Post subject: Re: Caliper rebuild
PostPosted: Thu Feb 26, 2015 1:46 pm 
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Theyare so inepensive on the used market I would suggest buying another for a rebuild (assuming the cylinder is OK.
Replacement pistons are now available.

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 Post subject: Re: Caliper rebuild
PostPosted: Thu Feb 26, 2015 1:49 pm 
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That is probably your best bet Chuck.
Buy a used one in better shape at evilbay.
Going to Ricks this August?

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 Post subject: Re: Caliper rebuild
PostPosted: Thu Feb 26, 2015 2:15 pm 

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Yes, I have. I do it the way a company maned 'Vette Brakes" does it, with a heat set, pressed in stainless steel insert. A good machinist should have no problem doing the install and parts manufacture, the key is to get the heated press clearance/function correct, so the sleeve stays in place without issues.

Of course, one very important thing, though, if you, or, your machinist do not have adequate machining experience/ability, accurate machines to do this work right, PLEASE do what the others have recommended, find a better caliper to use that doesn't need re-sleeving.


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