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Old 04-23-2019, 07:54 PM
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LS1 caliper rebuild Help...

Im rebuilding a set of LS1 calipers and I cant get the F@#!in pistons back in. Only 1 went back in easy. I can get the dust boots seated they start to push in then it just stops. I didnt have this problem with the rears. Any tips would be appreciated.
Old 04-27-2019, 09:20 PM
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Re: LS1 caliper rebuild Help...

Finally got these POS together.. Never had such a problem rebuilding calipers before..

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Re: LS1 caliper rebuild Help...

I usually take a piece of wood to put over the piston, then use the handle end of a hammer to tap on the wood to get them started.
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