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Old Apr 1, 2020 | 07:53 PM
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Does anyone have a make and part number on what you've used for the small round neoprene type seals that seal the upper and lower ports (or inside fluid line) between the inner and outer halves of the front brake calipers? The one below was obviously damaged on install and the caliper is close to new but it seems the only way to get these is buying a complete caliper rebuild kit. I need to replace these and it would be nice to have a few on hand.
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JMO, but I would think you could take it to the nearby auto parts store that has an o ring assortment and match it up.
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just match up an O ring.
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It has to be an EPDM O ring.
Normal O ring material is not compatible with brake fluid.
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try a cssbinc rebuild kit.... http://www.cssbinc.com/rebuildkits.aspx
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Thanks guys. Found the square shouldered rings online at McMaster-Carr from Rev's link and have a package on the way!
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What material did you get?
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