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caliper pt2

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by pbergin, Jun 25, 2012.

  1. pbergin

    pbergin Member

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    OK, I get grease gun technique, and the pump-brake-fluid technique, but here's what may be a stupid question. I'm not sure I'm seeing what I think I'm seeing.

    This caliper has the piston installed with the open end pressing on the pads. This can't be right can it?
     
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    That is right, the open end of the piston faces the brake pads.
     
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    One pad is stationary the other pad is pushed toward the rotor by the piston. This what makes the brakes work. Rotor is squeezed between the pads.
     
    Ground-Hugger, Jun 26, 2012
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