[DeTomaso] Front Caliper Rebuild
asajay at asajay.com
asajay at asajay.com
Tue Aug 30 20:40:16 EDT 2011
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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