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What's the function of the rubber, square-cut seal positioned around the caliper piston?

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Step-by-step explanation:

The square cut seal is what allows the caliper piston to retract back into its housing. Just because you can manually push the piston in, doesn't mean the square cut seal is working. Rapid brake pad wear, brake drag or brake pull are key indicators that the square cut seal is comprised

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