Preemptive brake seal replacement?

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May 17, 2017 | 10:06 AM

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cggorman

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Originally Posted by skid_pimp

Exactly right! In Army Aviation we do extensive "preventive maintenance" and seals only get replaced if it was leaking or we were required to remove it for another inspection. Inevitably the replacement seals iften do mot last as long as the factory seals, as the mating surfaces are subject to damage at every removal and reinstalation, depending on seal type.

That has been my experience as well. If it wasn't for the hygroscopic fluid and exposure to air I wouldn't even be considering it. I thought about just popping the pistons, cleaning, lubing, and reinstalling, but I'll probably do more harm than good.