316 Stainless Steel Piston for Hydraulic Calipers
$60.00
Key Benefits of Stainless Hydraulic Caliper Piston
✓ Suits AL-KO & Trojan Hydraulic Caliper Brakes.
✓ Manufacture from Marine-Grade 316 Stainless Steel.
✓ Long-Lasting Product with Easy Installation.
Designed and manufactured by Couplemate™ Australia.
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316 Stainless Steel Hydraulic Caliper Piston | Australian-Made
The Couplemate™ CM800 is a replacement stainless hydraulic caliper piston that suits both AL-KO and Trojan hydraulic calipers.
These stainless caliper pistons are made in our Australian warehouse. For improved performance, consider stainless pistons in your stainless hydraulic calliper.
Installation
We recommend using a silicon-based lubricant such as “inox MX6 synthetic grease.
Are Stainless Steel Pistons Worth it?
Phenolic caliper pistons are a common alternative to stainless steel. While they offer some resistance, they are incredibly susceptible to swelling, wear, and tear over time.
The movement of phenolic pistons creates slight abrasive marks, contributing to their gradual swelling and eventual adhesion, leading to failure.
In contrast, 316 Stainless Steel, renowned for its marine-grade quality and resistance to moisture absorption, provides a rust-free, low-maintenance solution when used in hydraulic pistons. The sliding mechanism of stainless pistons significantly prolongs their lifespan compared to standard counterparts.
For boat trailers using phenolic brake pistons, Couplemate™ engineers consistently recommend investing in our Australian-made Stainless Steel brake pistons for optimal performance and durability.
Product Specifications
The Couplemate™ CM800 Hydraulic Piston is sold individually.
- Materials: 316-Grade Stainless Steel
- Suits Calipers: AL-KO, Trojan, Meher
You can also buy replacement caliper brake pads here.
How to Install Replacement Caliper Pistons?
During installation, generously apply hydraulic oil on and around the seal within the piston. When acquiring new hydraulic calipers, owners have the option to purchase stainless pistons as an additional feature.
Seal wear might allow saltwater ingress into the piston, so it’s advisable to have a replacement seal kit on hand in case the old seals become stretched during caliper cleaning.
Pro Tip: After installing a stainless brake piston in Trojan calipers, flush all hydraulic lines to remove any contaminated fluid.
Finally, a good article about Refurbishing Brake Caliper Pistons on your Boat Trailer
The following parts are complimentary to these caliper seals.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 6 × 6 × 6 cm |
| Materials | Stainless Steel |
Our Service Lifetime Warranty
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
Couplemate™ is a manufacturer and vendor of high-quality towing, trailer, and caravan components. Couplemate™ Core Goods and Custom Work are guaranteed to be free of defects for the service lifetime of the product when used as intended.
Warranties are non-transferrable and Couplemate™ requires satisfactory proof of purchase prior to issuing a remedy. The full Couplemate™ Warranty Policy can be found in the Terms & Conditions: Section 8 – Consumer Guarantees & Warranty.
Warranties are in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law. If something is wrong with your order, please contact our team.
60-Day Returns
After 60 years of experience, we know that life has its unpredictable moments.
All Couplemate™ orders (online, over the phone, or in-store) have a 60 day period for change-of-mind returns and exchanges. There are some items that can’t be returned and some returns may incur a 15% restocking fee.
You can view our full policy for change-of-mind returns here.
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