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Old 30-12-2015, 12:06 PM   #15
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Originally Posted by slob View Post
Remember the pads are just hanging from the pins, they shouldn't need pushing back,
The elastic deformation of the seals is what releases the brakes, when hydraulic pressure is removed the seals regain their original shape, pulling the pistons back into the calipers.
Interesting, and it explains why changing old seals (other than if leaking) might help improve the brakes.
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