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Caliper rebuild question
goodguydrew - 30/12/10 at 11:31 AM

Hi all,
I am about to rebuild my Cortina calipers,
Should I lubricate the O-ring that goes between the caliper halfs, or does it go in dry? If so, do I use clean brake fluid?
Any other tips welcomed.
Thanks.

[Edited on 30/12/10 by goodguydrew]

Bluemoon - 30/12/10 at 11:32 AM

I used clean break fluid.. You can I believe get proper rubber grease for this (red stuff I think)..

Dan

mookaloid - 30/12/10 at 11:45 AM

I use a light smear of red brake grease - always gets things running smoothly

cliftyhanger - 30/12/10 at 12:19 PM

but NEVER EVER any copper grease, or any other sort of grease.
Red grease excellent, but I would just use brake fluid for the o ring as it doesn't actually move, just needs seating.

goodguydrew - 30/12/10 at 03:51 PM

Thanks for the advice.