Peugeot Re: Replacing caliper seals on 505 rear disc brakes

From: Brian Holm (peugeots@vtlink.net)
Date: Mon 21 Oct 2002 - 19:44:43 EDT

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    If the caliper leaks brake fluid, there is more damage than to the outer
    seal, and the caliper should be disassembled and rebuilt. The outer seal
    can be replaced with the caliper on the car, but it won't stop a fluid leak.

    I have the kits for $8.00.

    Brian Holm

    At 03:54 PM 10/21/2002, cleveret wrote:
    >Hi guys! While I was in the process of figuring out the 505 brakes
    >(which I finally did), I screwed up the seal in the caliper (it
    >leaks :( ). So, I ordered a seal kit, got it. Could anyone offer
    >advice on how to replace the outta seal on the grimling caliper
    >without pulling the entire thing apart. Or, if I do need to pull it
    >apart, how does one get these things apart for replacing the seals?
    >
    >
    >Thanks in advance.
    >

    Brian Holm, Parts for Peugeots
    at Peugeot Holm, since 1969
    2120 Maple Hill
    Plainfield, VT, 05667
    802-454-7132, fax -1310



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