Subaru SVX 1992 Manual page 865

BRAKES
[w1Eo] 4-4
7) Clean mud and foreign particles from caliper body
ASSY and support .
Be careful not to allow foreign particles to enter inlet
(at brake hose connector).
C: DISASSEMBLY
1) Gradually supply compressed air via inlet of caliper
body to force piston out.
a. Place a wooden block as shown in Fig.53 to prevent
damage to piston.
b . Do not apply excessively high pressure.
Air gun
Place 30 mm (1 .18 in)
wide wooden block here.
C4-497
Fig. 53
2) Remove piston boot.
3) Remove piston seal from caliper body cylinder.
Fig. 54
4) Remove lock pin sleeve and boot from caliper body .
5) Remove guide pin boot .
: 5 D 7 1NSPECTION
1) Repair or replace faulty parts .
2) Check caliper body and piston for uneven wear,
damage or rust.
3) Check rubber parts for damage or deterioration .
E: ASSEMBLY
1) Clean caliper body interior using brake fluid .
2) Apply a coat of brake fluid to piston seal and fit
piston seal in groove on caliper body .
3) Apply a coat of brake fluid to the entire inner surface
of cylinder and outer surface of piston .
4) Apply a coat of specified grease to boot and fit in
groove on ends of cylinder and install piston boot onto
caliper body.
Grease:
RUBBER GREASE or NIGLUBE RX-2
5) Insert piston into boot and cylinder.
Do not force piston into cylinder.
Fig. 55
Fig . 56
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6) Position boot in grooves on cylinder and piston .