[DeTomaso] Front Caliper Rebuild

Tipo874 at aol.com Tipo874 at aol.com
Tue Aug 30 19:59:49 EDT 2011


After reading your response, I took another look  and understand exactly 
how it all fits back together, thanks for your quick  reply...
Bob 
 
 
In a message dated 8/30/2011 5:38:50 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
asajay at asajay.com writes:

Some  video of actual front caliper rebuilds can be seen  here:
http://www.poca.com/index.php/pub/tech/65-chassis/214-stock-front-caliper-re
build

It's  far easier to put the pistons in first, after you put the o-ring  
in  the housing (not on the piston)

Then install the dust boot.  The  retaining ring goes on the housing  
(not the piston), holding the  outside edge.  The groove in the piston  
holds the boot at the  piston.  This allows the boot to flex and keep  
out dust/dirt  while the piston moves.

The video may help.
Asa  Jay


Quoting Tipo874 at aol.com:

> I'm currently rebuilding a  pair of front calipers, and not  sure of the
> correct way to  install the dust boots.  First, is it correct  (or 
easier)  to
> put the boots and retaining rings on before you reinstall the   
> pistons?  Also,
> I seem to remember the retainers  going on the  outside of the piston when
> disassembling, but logic  tells me fitting them in the  groove would be 
more
> secure.   Any guidance would be most  appreciated.
> Thanks,
> Bob R.  #3810, still drying out in NY
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