In the process of rebuilding my calipers, I noticed a small dent that looks like it was caused by a chisel or something. It deforms the dust boot seal just enough to force it to push into the piston more than it should. I am worried it will hang the piston up (it was hard to install, and harder still to get back out.

Picture 1: http://tinyurl.com/ktz9o

When I removed the boot, here's what I saw:

Picture 2: http://tinyurl.com/k7m4f

The question is, should I try and use a thin flap disc on a dremel to remove the material that is dented downwards to make this seal up correctly? I'm not sure what to try or what tool to use. Being cast, I can't see bending it very easily without deforming something else.

Thanks!

Menko

Yep, your Dremel idea will work fine. Just proceed carefully.

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Too many people who were born on third base actually believe they've hit a triple.

ok just wanted to be sure I wasn't fooooooobar!

Off to try

Well.... now that's an entirely different question...

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