So the book says to install in reverse order, each cylinder has an oil seal
down in the bore, coat it with brake fluid and install. Insert piston being
careful to get it straight, then put the dust boot on. No again. This does
not work, no way no how. I don't care if the book says to re-install in reverse
order, it won't seat. After the seal, put the dust boot on, fitting it in
correctly, then gently open it up to put piston into dust boot, then line it up
to bore, gently install, using wood block to protect metal.The dust cover goes together easily then. My discs had been turned last brake job according to original owner, so I didn't even take them off. Reassemble, torque the big bolts to 70-80lbs, the smaller backing plate mounting to 50-80, and bleed the system a lot. Once you have completed all these steps, your old Kelsey-Hayes 8 piston system will stop on a dime and give give you a nickels worth change.  If you have a Tech Tip or would like to share your experience fixing these old cars Send it to us! webmaster@mydailydriver.com |
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