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Old 09-17-2018, 05:31 PM   #4705
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Originally Posted by n0thing View Post
my caliper pistons are very stiff to retract, even when using the spreader tool, but braking operation feels fine...
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Mine too. I really have to crank down on them with the spreader, even with the reservoir cap open.
The calipers actually depend on seal stiction. Normal brake operation is within the range where the piston seals only flex inside the caliper. As the pads wear past a certain point, the seals slip a little and go back to flexing.
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