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

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

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

-- Insert the seal into the brake caliper.

Fig 1: Inserting Oil Seal In Brake Caliper Housing

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-- Place the protective cap on the brake caliper piston.

Fig 2: Identifying Protective Cap On Piston

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-- Without tilting it, push the brake caliper pistons using constant pressure.

Fig 3: Pushing Piston Into Brake Caliper Housing

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-- Press the protective cap into the groove on the brake caliper.

• The protective cap must fit tightly in the groove. If necessary, push down on it slightly with the -T10145-.

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