Brake Piston, Removing And Installing: Installing

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NOTE:

Install the entire repair kit.

To clean the brakes only use mineral spirits.

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

-- Clean the surface of the brake caliper piston only with mineral spirits and let it dry.

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

Fig 1: Identifying Protective Cap On Piston

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

Fig 2: 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.

NOTE:

Place the : T10145 with a wooden block -1- placed between it and the old brake pads and push the brake caliper pistons back completely into the brake caliper.

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