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Old Dec 1, 2007 | 04:07 PM
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This question is concerning my 76. Ive done the search but cant find the specific answer that I am looking for. I cant seem to install the lip seal on to the caliper with out bending or distorting the seal. I have tried to press it with a piece of similar diameter pipe in my bench press and hammer with the piece of pipe. Keep distorting them. Any tips?
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Old Dec 1, 2007 | 04:26 PM
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I never had any trouble just taping them in a little at at a time. Your not trying to put the front seals in the rear calipers are you?
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Old Dec 1, 2007 | 04:56 PM
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After searching and reading more I realized that I am describing the parts inaccurately. I can get the lip seal in the caliper just fine. Its the darn dust boot that I cant seem to install with out distorting.
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Old Dec 1, 2007 | 05:08 PM
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It`s only a interferance fit. You should not be having problems inserting the dust boot. And the area must be clean.
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Old Dec 1, 2007 | 05:47 PM
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Thanks for the replys. It ended up being that I hadnt cleaned the boot ring area well enough. After a better cleaning they go right in. Thank you.
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I use the white PVC plumbing caps and a hammer to tap em in, a 1" for the rears and a 1 1/2" for the fronts.
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