One piston is not coming back as easily as the other one

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  1. VfrGohu

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    Hello
    I'm building the front brake.
    I fitted new seals and new pistons.
    One piston can be put off really easily but for the other one I need to apply air pressus, is that normal?
    It's really hard to push on the other piston.
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    Is it normal?

    Thank you
     
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    Did you apply a little red grease or brake fluid when assembling?
     
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    How hard was it to put the piston in originally?

    One one caliper that I rebuilt in the past caught the edge of the square section seal and rolled it over as I pushed the piston in.
    The piston was really stiff going in and was very stiff to move like you are describing.

    I removed the piston again and found the seal rolled.

    It was a long time ago and I can't remember for sure if it was the dust seal or the actual piston seal that rolled over.
    I think it was the dust seal.
     
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    Thank you for your help.
    Yes I put the red grease. Honestly it's really hard to move it. I thought it was because of the suction because this one is at the back.
    Should I be able to push them really easily or even retired them by hand?
    It looks like the seal is too small when I try to pull it and can see a little bump on the seal, is this a sign of a wrong seal?
     
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    It sounds like you rolled/pinched it on assembly.
     
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    I have found that spinning the pistons, while pushing them past the seals, normally takes care of any chance of rolling the seal.
     
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    This.
     
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    Alright thank you for the tips!
     
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