Disassembly Procedure
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Using a plastic tool, remove and DISCARD the 2 rear brake caliper piston boots (3).
- Place a 25 mm (1 in) block of wood between the caliper housing and the caliper pistons.
- Install a large C-clamp over the body of the brake caliper with the C-clamp ends against the outboard surface of the caliper body and against the block of wood.
- Remove the 2 rear brake caliper pistons (2) from the caliper bore by directing low pressure compressed air into the caliper bore through the brake hose inlet port.
- Remove the C-clamp from the caliper.
- Remove the block of wood from the caliper.
- Using a plastic tool, remove and DISCARD the 2 rear brake caliper piston seals (1).
Using a plastic tool, remove and DISCARD the 2 rear brake caliper piston boots (1).
- Place a 25 mm (1 in) block of wood between the caliper housing and the caliper pistons.
- Install a large C-clamp over the body of the brake caliper with the C-clamp ends against the inboard surface of the caliper body and against the block of wood.
- Remove the 2 rear brake caliper pistons (2) from the caliper bore by directing low pressure compressed air into the caliper bore through the brake hose inlet port.
- Remove the C-clamp from the caliper.
- Remove the block of wood from the caliper.
- Using a plastic tool, remove and DISCARD the 2 rear brake caliper piston seals (3).
Rear Brake Bleeder Valve Cap (1) - Remove [2x]
- Rear Brake Bleeder Valve (2) - Remove [2x]
- Clean the brake caliper piston bores with denatured alcohol, or equivalent.
- Inspect the caliper bores for cracks, scoring, pitting and corrosion.
- If cracks, scoring, pitting or corrosion exists, replace the brake caliper.
NOTE:
Protect the caliper painted surfaces while using the C-Clamp.
NOTE:
Protect the caliper painted surfaces while using the C-Clamp.