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I started putting together the rear calipers last night, didn't get very far. Couldn't for the life of me get the pistons back into the bore. They just kept sliding off centre. I coated the new seals in fresh brake fluid, the piston too. I tried a c-clamp but again I couldn't keep the piston straight. Is this more a matter of finessing it into the bore, rather than brute strength? Oh, and the seal grooves were spotless, seals were seated fine. I'm going to throw the pistons in the freezer and see if that gives me the little extra space that I need to get them in. If anyone knows any quick and dirty tricks, let me know.

Thanks

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