Re: [DML] Brake Caliper Seperation

[mike.griese@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

Because the alignment between the caliper halves is critical
to proper fluid flow and sealing.  If you put them together
wrong, they may leak and not work properly, or be impossible
to bleed.

--
Mike


-------------- Original message from "cupsdmc" <cupsdmc@xxxxxxxxx>: -------------- 


> I just rebuilt one of my calipers last night. I put in new pistons and 
> seals. In reading my shop manual it says "DO NOT SEPERATE THE TWO 
> HALVES OF THE CALIPER" It doesn't say why. I did seperate the two 
> halves of the caliper by removing the 4 bolts with no problem what so 
> ever. I even put it back together with no problems. 
> 
> Does anyone know why the caliper should not be seperated? 
> 

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