Sealey Ms016 Fork Seal Driver

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It did take a proper tug (oooer missus) ... thats why I mentiond to "not be afraid to give it some abuse" (or words to that effect). But, there is no need. Follow these simple instructions and its as easy as changing an oil filter ! If I can do it, then anyone can! To drive the seal down I use a cut down plastic drain pipe as a slide hammer. Get a plastic drain pipe at least maybe three times the width of a hand, ideally more. It will feel as if it is catching on something and is unnerving at first – But this is simply the internal bushes/washer hitting the fork seal.

Take fork upper and coat the seal mating face with seal grease (not normal grease). This is important as it will prevent the seal degrading and also the aluminium of the fork upper corroding. The seal will start to make a distinct ‘metal tap’ sound as it seats against the metal of the fork upper.Gaffa tape is like "the force" - it has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the universe together.

First, buy a section of thin walled pipe that is slightly larger than the diameter your need. Next, cut it in half/down the middle (top to bottom in the picture above) – the result should be two C shaped sections. Finally, clam shell them around your upper fork slider and secure them in place with a hose clamp. The hose clamp should be on the end of the fork seal driver furthest from the seal being driven – this will keep it out of the way as you are driving the seal into place.I am sure I am missing something really obvious here and that you will point it out and I will go "doh" ... so let the "silky is a muppet" comments begin Our experience is that the syringes with this product don't last forever with the interaction with suspension fluid and we would advise you to clean it out thoroughly after use. The syringe can be exchanged for a vacuum brake bleeding tool. The syringes on the professional version last much longer, so if you are stripping a lot of forks it is a better buy.