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Offline Tactical_Mik

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A look at a damaged front caliper
« on: May 22, 2011, 07:20:13 AM »
You may remember from before the crash that I had a stripped brake retention pin that allowed one of the four pads for my left brake caliper to fall out causing issues.....Here is a look at what happens.


Damaged piston


side view of piston notice the angle of grind.  I'm suprised that it didn't pop the piston out.  I rebuilt the caliper replacing seals and piston, the bore wasn't marred.
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Offline robbie

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Re: A look at a damaged front caliper
« Reply #1 on: May 22, 2011, 10:56:15 AM »
That's amazing, as I said before you were very fortunate this didn't turn out worse.
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Re: A look at a damaged front caliper
« Reply #2 on: May 22, 2011, 11:07:05 AM »
Couldn't agree more.  Like I said, I am suprised the piston didn't pop out.  By the way, rebuilding the caliper is actually quite easy.
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