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Old Jun 19, 2003 | 06:43 PM
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all, this keeps one piston stuck after the pedal is released. these are o ring pistons. has anyone had this problem and fixed it? thanks, don
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Old Jun 20, 2003 | 11:02 AM
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are the hoses new? a failing hose can act like a check valve.
are the calipers new? i clean mine every 5-10 years.
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Old Jun 20, 2003 | 12:03 PM
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either rebuild your calipers (yup, all of them if they are of unknown quality) or buy rebuilt ones, yup, all 4....just got a good price from lone star caliper at carlisle

...don't EVEN THINK of rebuilding just the one caliper...it's only your life


good luck
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