[DeTomaso] Front Caliper Rebuild

[asajay at asajay.com]

Glad I could help. :)

Asa Jay

Quoting Tipo874 at aol.com:

> 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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