Disc Brake Caliper: Reassembly
- Install a new piston seal into the caliper bore.
- Install a new piston boot onto the piston.
- Install the piston into the caliper.
- Fit the piston boot onto the caliper groove.
- Do not pull the piston out of the cylinder. Pull on the piston in order to confirm that the boot is properly fitted in the caliper groove.
- Push the piston into the caliper. Seat the piston in the caliper bore.
- Install the bleeder valve. DO NOT tighten.
- Install the caliper on the vehicle. See DISC BRAKE CALIPERS under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Lower the vehicle.
- Bleed the brake system. See MANUAL BLEEDING under BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM.
NOTE:
Tighten the bleeder valve while bleeding the hydraulic brake system.