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Brake Caliper: Reassembly

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  1. Lubricate the new piston seal with Delco Supreme 11(R) (GM P/N 12377967) or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid from a clean, sealed brake fluid container. Install the lubricated, new piston seal into the caliper bore. Install the caliper piston into the caliper bore.
  2. Install the new piston dust boot seal over the piston. Using a caliper piston dust boot seal installer Caliper Piston Seal Installer or equivalent tool, fully seat the dust boot seal for the seal counterbore diameter and the piston bore diameter specified.
  3. Install the bleeder valve and cap to the caliper and tighten the valve securely. Install the front brake caliper to the vehicle. See FRONT BRAKE CALIPER  .
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