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Splitting brake callipers

Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2017 11:09 am
by Hootsy
I'm rebuilding a pop-up and getting the calipers stripped and repainted will probably be easier if I split the two halves. I know this is not a good idea with some calipers, so does anyone know if it's ok to split the calipers on a pop-up? If so, are there any requirements when reassembling them? Thanks!

Re: Splitting brake callipers

Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2017 10:18 pm
by fossie
It is perfectly OK to split pop up calipers, just remember the little rubber washer between the 2 haves , with out it they won't work , to this end make sure th recess where it fits doesn't get blocked .

Re: Splitting brake callipers

Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2017 9:27 am
by Hootsy
Many thanks!

Re: Splitting brake callipers

Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2017 1:38 pm
by jmac
I found that the small '0' ring gets very compressed so I would have some replacements ready, just in case.