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Brake Caliper - Piston Seal Question

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by eman1974, Aug 24, 2011.

  1. eman1974

    eman1974 Member

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    I'm trying to get the piston back in the after cleaning the bore and installing a new seal (new piston).

    The question I have that wasn't quite answered in the threads I read. Should the piston seal be flush with the wall of the bore, or should it stick out a bit (ie just enough to feel with my finger)?

    It seems to be even all the way around and the channel seems clean.

    I just don't want to try using a c clamp to get the piston in and getting it stuck (I have no grease gun or air compressor).
     
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    It should stick out a small amount......I always lube the seal and piston with brake fliud first.....the piston should push in with just hand pressure.

    Kenneth
     
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    yep, lube and push...uh ya, it worked.
     
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