29-05-13, 05:43 PM
(This post was last modified: 29-05-13, 06:57 PM by Andy Smith FZS.)
Thanks again for all the advice.
Split the caliper, stuck the side with the dodgy piston in the vice, used a latex glove to grip to prevent the mole grips marking the piston.
Out comes the piston 1st try! :lol Looks like I'll be sending the grease gun I ordered back (cant think of any other uses for me anyway) Annoying seeing how I paid more for quick postage!
Turns out my dad had refitted the piston with just the fluid seal and left the dust deal out (not that made a difference - I think!)
After spending 15 mins trying to get the seal out, I noticed my dad hadn't cleaned the seal groove "properly"
I found loads of white/grey/green oxidized shite in the groove, scraped some out with nail without scratching anything important.
Currently sat in my vice horizontally, bleed nipple in and in a pool of general brake cleaner. Will give it a good wash after and refit everything tomorrow when I'm back for work.
Work for Direct Line Group dealing with Motor Claims so any insurance advice needed gives a shout
The seal was sticking out slighty which obviously caused the issue. Dont think we can blame non oem parts yet.
Might paint the caliper at some point, it was tatty before I took it off plus I've marked it from using the vice.
Is the o ring between the calipers just a small 1cm circular seal? (looks in good condition) I was expecting a single carb style gasket.
Andy
Split the caliper, stuck the side with the dodgy piston in the vice, used a latex glove to grip to prevent the mole grips marking the piston.
Out comes the piston 1st try! :lol Looks like I'll be sending the grease gun I ordered back (cant think of any other uses for me anyway) Annoying seeing how I paid more for quick postage!
Turns out my dad had refitted the piston with just the fluid seal and left the dust deal out (not that made a difference - I think!)
After spending 15 mins trying to get the seal out, I noticed my dad hadn't cleaned the seal groove "properly"
I found loads of white/grey/green oxidized shite in the groove, scraped some out with nail without scratching anything important.
Currently sat in my vice horizontally, bleed nipple in and in a pool of general brake cleaner. Will give it a good wash after and refit everything tomorrow when I'm back for work.
Work for Direct Line Group dealing with Motor Claims so any insurance advice needed gives a shout
The seal was sticking out slighty which obviously caused the issue. Dont think we can blame non oem parts yet.
Might paint the caliper at some point, it was tatty before I took it off plus I've marked it from using the vice.
Is the o ring between the calipers just a small 1cm circular seal? (looks in good condition) I was expecting a single carb style gasket.
Andy