Seals

[Glenn_T]

Does anyone know where you can buy the square shouldered o-ring seals that sit inside the recess of the split half in an M16 caliper? Preferably an Australian supplier.

I know you can get two in a caliper rebuild kit but i want to buy in larger quantities (100) and do not need the rest of the stuff in the kits.

Cheers, Glenn

[jsa]

Glenn,

I've searched high and low for just the half seal without the rest of the kit, without luck.

In the end I got hold of some round section O rings that had a total cross section very similar to the square. So far so good with evaluation of durability - haven't had brake failure or the loud noises or discomfort that usually follows. It is important to get the right material type as most o-ring materials decay quickly when exposed to brake fluid.

Considering the critical nature of brakes I'd recommend against using the wrong shape ring. Evaluate at your own risk.

[Danny M]

[jsa]

[Glenn_T]

[Danny M]

[jsa]

Glenn,

Yeah EPDM is the stuff.

[Roger Miller]

[Roger Miller]

[Glenn_T]

Roger,

The little ones on the left in the bottom ebay ad are the ones i am after, but i am looking to buy them in quantity - 25-50-100.

Interesting in the top ad picture the large seals have coloured markings on the side edges - the last two seals i got from Quicko in Adelaide about 10 years ago are also colour marked on the sides - blue and white. Must be to ID them, which would make it easier if i could find them in the first place

Glenn

[Danny M]

Glenn that photo shows the bleed nipple caps

Danny

[Glenn_T]

I have just made an appointment for the optometrist!