Subaru Legacy 2003 Service Manual page 3275

BRAKE
C: DISASSEMBLY
1) Clean mud and foreign particles from the caliper
body assembly and support.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to allow foreign particles to enter
inlet (at brake hose connector).
2) Using a standard screwdriver, remove boot ring
from piston.
(1) Boot ring
3) Remove the boot from piston end.
4) Place a wooden block as shown in the figure to
prevent damage to the piston. Gradually supply
compressed air via inlet of the brake hose to force
piston out.
(1) Place a 30 mm (1.18 in) wide wooden block
here.
FRONT DISC BRAKE ASSEMBLY
( 1 )
BR-00217
( 1 )
BR-00026
5) Remove the piston seal from caliper body cylin-
der.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to scratch the inner surface of
cylinder and piston seal groove.
(1) Piston seal
6) Remove the lock pin boot and guide pin boot.
D: ASSEMBLY
1) Clean the caliper body interior using brake fluid.
2) Apply a coat of brake fluid to the piston seal and
fit piston seal in groove on caliper body.
3) Apply a coat of brake fluid to the entire inner sur-
face of cylinder and outer surface of piston.
4) Insert the piston into cylinder.
CAUTION:
Do not force the piston into cylinder.
BR-24
( 1 )
BR-00027
BR-00028