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Brake Caliper Piston, Removing And Installing, Eight-Piston Brake: Installing

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-- Clean the surfaces on the pistons and seal only with mineral spirits and then dry.

NOTE:

When a brake caliper piston or a piston cylinder are damaged, the brake caliper must be replaced.

-- Thinly coat the brake caliper pistons and seals with lithium grease before installing. Refer to the Parts Information.

-- Insert oil seal into brake caliper.

Fig 1: Inserting Oil Seal In Brake Caliper Housing
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-- Install protective cap on brake caliper piston.

Fig 2: Identifying Protective Cap On Piston
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-- Without tilting it, push the break caliper pistons using constant pressure.

Fig 3: Pushing Piston Into Brake Caliper Housing
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-- Press the protective covering into the groove on the brake caliper.

-- Repeat the work procedure on the next brake caliper piston.