I was doing a caliper overhaul and when I putting in the piston it was so tight.
how tight should it be??
should you able to push it hand??
HQ CAST IRON CALIPER OVERHAUL
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, Aug 23 2014 12:04 PM
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Posted 23 August 2014 - 12:04 PM
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Posted 23 August 2014 - 12:14 PM
Yep... finger pressure is all thats required to put a piston back in
2 fingers... firm... but not tight
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Posted 23 August 2014 - 01:41 PM
Are you using brake caliper assembly lube or whatever it is called?
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Posted 23 August 2014 - 04:12 PM
I used little bit of brake flud
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Posted 26 August 2014 - 09:08 AM
I brought some assembly lube a bit hard to get started but went in easy
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Posted 26 August 2014 - 09:18 AM
I just rebuilt some 4 piston calipers off a 120 series Landcruiser for my Hilux, assembly lube made it easy.
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Posted 27 August 2014 - 07:51 PM
stupid as it sounds hyd ports are not blocked
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Posted 28 August 2014 - 09:17 AM
I've rekitted numerous calipers over the years, from HQ PBR, HZ Girlock and VN. I've never been able to push the pistons in with my fingers, always tried but had to use a G clamp... with fresh brake fluid. Pistons always nice and clean.
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