Brake Caliper Piston, Removing And Installing, Ceramic Brakes 1LW: Removing
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- Brake caliper is removed
- Brake caliper, removing, ceramic brakes. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, CERAMIC BRAKES 1LW .
-- Force piston from brake caliper housing, one at a time, using compressed air.
Only one piston can be pressed out at a time. Secure opposite piston in brake caliper housing using piston resetting tool -a-. Block the other pistons, for example, using wooden blocks -b-. In addition, place a wooden board -c- in front of the piston resetting tool so that the piston will not be damaged when pressed out.
-- Carefully pry the protective cap -1- and the seal out of the brake caliper with the :VAS40338 -2- using gentle lever movements, and do not damage the groove for the protective cap in the brake caliper while doing so.
When removing, make sure that the cylinder surface is not damaged.