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Old 08-30-2013, 10:34 PM   #51 (permalink)
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Actually the piston seal is supposed to deform upon application then retract the piston a small amount upon release. But oftentimes it just doesn't seem to have enough oomph to really do the job.

Did you look at these springs? They are far too puny to ever come anywhere near fully retracting the piston. Look at them. They are nothing more than a little helping hand for that seal.

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