Reassembly (Rear - 1500 Series)
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- Install the brake caliper bleed screw. See Figure. Tighten the brake caliper bleed screw to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the brake caliper bleed screw cap.
- Lubricate the NEW piston seal and the brake caliper bore seal groove with brake fluid.
- Install the NEW seal into the brake caliper bore seal groove.
- Ensure that the seal is not twisted.
- Lubricate the brake caliper bore and the piston with brake fluid.
- Install the boot and piston.
- Install the boot over the end of the piston so that the fold will face toward the brake caliper housing piston bore opening.
- Seat the boot into the brake caliper bore groove. Slide the piston into the brake caliper bore.
- Push down the piston to the bottom of the brake caliper bore.
- Ensure that the boot is properly seats into the piston groove and into the groove in the brake caliper bore.
- Install the brake caliper to the vehicle. See BRAKE CALIPER under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.