{"product_id":"54mm-silicone-steam-ring-grouphead-gasket-for-breville-espresso-machine-878-870-860-840-810-500-450-sage500-870-810-875-878-880","title":"54mm Silicone Group Head Gasket for Breville \u0026 Sage Espresso Machines","description":"\u003cp\u003eWater leaking around the portafilter can turn a morning espresso into a cleanup job. A worn group head gasket is one possible cause. This silicone replacement gasket is listed for select Breville and Sage espresso machines with 54mm portafilter setups, giving you a replacement option when the existing seal needs attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet the fit right before ordering. The 54mm label describes the intended espresso setup, not a complete set of gasket measurements. Your machine's exact model, gasket profile, and required part dimensions matter more than the brand name alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a group head gasket do?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe group head is where your portafilter locks into the machine. Its gasket forms the seal between the machine and the portafilter during brewing, helping keep water directed through the coffee rather than around the basket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis part is sometimes called a grouphead seal or steam ring. Here, it is a replacement group head gasket, not a steam wand seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen should you check the seal?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater escapes around the portafilter while brewing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe existing gasket is visibly cracked, damaged, or hardened.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe portafilter no longer locks in as it normally does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose symptoms do not automatically mean you need a new gasket. Coffee buildup, an overfilled basket, an incorrectly seated portafilter, or other worn parts can also cause trouble. Clean and inspect the area before deciding what to replace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility: check your exact model\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product listing identifies Breville model references 450, 500, 810, 840, 860, 870, 878, and 880, and Sage references 500, 810, 870, 875, 878, and 880. Treat those references as a starting point, not a guarantee of fit across every model or regional version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch your machine's full model number and replacement-gasket specification before ordering. Compare the required inner diameter, outer diameter, thickness, and profile. Do not assume every Breville or Sage machine uses the same seal, or that a 54mm portafilter measurement is the gasket's outer diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silicone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurpose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replacement seal at the group head and portafilter connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntended setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select Breville and Sage machines listed for 54mm portafilters, subject to model and part checks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReplacing your group head gasket\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the service instructions for your exact machine. Turn it off, unplug it, and allow it to cool completely before working around the group head. Remove the worn seal as directed, clean away coffee residue from the seating area, and install the replacement in the correct orientation without damaging it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter reassembly, check that the portafilter seats normally and test for leaks according to the machine's instructions. Do not force the handle if the fit feels wrong. If you are unsure about the part or replacement procedure, have a qualified service technician check it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a maintenance part, not an extraction upgrade. A correctly matched replacement can address a worn seal so you can get back to focusing on the coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vivalo","offers":[{"title":"3pcs","offer_id":53707138531617,"sku":"14:200006151#3pcs","price":35.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2pcs","offer_id":53707138564385,"sku":"14:200661016#2pcs","price":25.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/6651\/1649\/files\/Sf00a2ae63111423b90ad449ab3ec9ddcy.webp?v=1791819696","url":"https:\/\/shopcoffeehobby.com\/products\/54mm-silicone-steam-ring-grouphead-gasket-for-breville-espresso-machine-878-870-860-840-810-500-450-sage500-870-810-875-878-880","provider":"Shop Coffee Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}