Bearing Bushing And Guide Pin, Replacing

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Lithium grease.

This work procedure is based on a single-piston brake.

Removing

-- Remove the brake pads. Refer to BRAKE PADS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, STEEL BRAKES 1LA/1LB .

-- Pull the guide pin -1- outward from the bearing bushing.

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-- Pull the bearing bushing -2- out of the brake caliper.

-- Insert the bearing bushing into the brake caliper.

The bearing bushing must be seated in the center of the brake caliper.

-- Thinly coat the guide pin with grease from the repair kit.

-- Push the guide pin into the bearing bushing.

-- Check the movement of both guide pins.

Both guide pins must be able to slide.

-- Install the brake pads. Refer to BRAKE PADS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, STEEL BRAKES 1LA/1LB .