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Desassembly
Remove
the following:
-
Caliper bracket
-
Brake pad retainer
-
Pad spring
-
Caliper pin boot
-
Bracket
pin boot
-
Pistons from cylinder
If
necessary,
lightly
apply compressed air to the caliper fluid in-
let to get the piston out.
Place
a shop rag under the caliper to cushion
the
piston when it
is expelled.
Use the air in short spurts.
Do not bring t he
air
nozzle too close
t
o t he inlet or t he
pistons may be forced out w ith excessive force t hat
could cause injury.
Examine the pistons and caliper cylinders for scoring,
scratches or other damage.
Replace if necessary.
A ssembly
Coat the new oil and piston seals with c lean brake fluid and
in-
stall
them in the seal grooves of the caliper.
Lubricate
the caliper cylinders and pistons with c lean brake
fluid and install the pistons into the caliper cylinders with the
closed end of the piston facing the pad side.
Apply silicone grease
to
the pivot boots and install them mak-
ing sure that
they
are seated in the caliper and bracket grooves
properly.
Coat the caliper and bracket pins with silicone grease.
Install the pad
retainer
on the caliper
bracket.
Install
the
pad
spring on the caliper.
Assemble the caliper and bracket.
Brake
System
(1)
BRACKET
\
~
(2) CALIPER
~
(4) PISTON SEALS
0 0
0 0
(2)
PISTONS
$1
{31 DUST S E A L ~ ~
(2) BRACKET
\
~
(1) CALIPER
13-11
RICIERED
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