Bearing Bushing And Guide Pin, Replacing

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Install the repair kit if the caps or guide pins are damaged. Use supplied grease packet to lubricate guide pins.

Removing

-- Remove the bolts -1- on the brake caliper.

Fig 1: Brake Caliper, Servicing Overview

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-- Remove the brake caliper.

Do not let the brake caliper hang from the brake hose. Secure it to the body with suitable cable ties or wire. Do not support the weight with the brake hose.

-- Remove the protective cap -9- from the nut on the brake carrier.

Fig 2: Brake Caliper, Servicing Overview

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-- Remove the guide pins -8- from the brake carrier.

-- Remove the protective cap from the guide pin.

installing

-- Grease the guide pin before inserting.

-- Slide the protective cap over the groove on the guide pin.

-- Slide the guide pin -8- with the protective cap -9- through the brake carrier.

Fig 3: Brake Caliper, Servicing Overview

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-- Press the protective cap over the groove on the brake carrier.

-- Insert the brake caliper.

-- Install the bolts -1- and tighten.

Fig 4: Brake Caliper, Servicing Overview

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