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  1. 03-09-2008, 04:07 PM #1
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    s caliper rebulid ?

    i'm in the middle of rebuilding my calipers.
    much to my dismay, re-assembly is NOT reverse of tear down!
    the new ss pistons are really tight, almost an interference fit.
    i assume that is normal but the knock-back mechanism seems to be hanging up on the pin and won't allow me to set the piston to final depth.
    is it time for a BFH (big f...ing hammer) or should they just slip together.
    i hate to force it and break something, especially after fitting my new compensating lines (thanks eric)
    anybody have experience here?
    eric (neunelfer) Heeeelp!
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  2. 03-09-2008, 04:24 PM #2
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    It shouldn't take more force than you would normally apply to retract the pistons. Where did you get the SS pistons?
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  3. 03-09-2008, 05:27 PM #3
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    i think the pistons are okay. they're pelicans
    they do slide if lubed well
    i think its more a problem with the knockback.
    how tight are those things supposed to be?
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