[Rovernet] GIRLING Front Brake rebuild

[Jim Pile]

Folks,   I'm at the rebuild point of pressing the pistons back into the housing. In spite of lubricating both housing and piston with brake fluid, I can't seem to get the piston past the sealing ring. It gets stuck there, in spite of using a goodly amount of pressure. The manual of course states that it should slide in without excessive pressure, but I'm way past that point. Grooves were cleaned out, and sealing rings look as they should. Pressure has been evenly applied. So how do I convince the pistons to slide into place?  I performed this same task several decades ago, and don't recall this being a problem.
   Helpful tips would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks,
        Jim Pile
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