Removal Procedure
- Remove the front brake caliper. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement .
- WARNING:
Refer to Caliper Piston Removing Warning .
CAUTION:Use clean cloths to pad interior of caliper housing during piston removal. Use just enough air to ease the pistons out of the bores. If the pistons are blown out, even with the padding provided, it may be damaged.
Remove the brake caliper piston from the caliper bore by directing low pressure compressed air into the caliper (1) through the fluid inlet hole.
Remove and DISCARD the piston dust boot (1) from the brake caliper piston (2).
Remove and DISCARD the piston seal (1) from the brake caliper housing using a small flat bladed plastic tool.
- Remove and DISCARD the brake bleeder valve and the brake bleeder valve cap from the brake caliper.
- Check the front brake caliper condition:
- If cracks, scoring, pitting, excessive rust, and/or excessive corrosion are present in the caliper bore, replace the caliper assembly.
- If light rust or light corrosion are present in the caliper bore, attempt to remove the imperfection with a fine emery paper. If the imperfection cannot be removed, replace the caliper assembly.
- Clean the brake caliper piston bore and seal counterbore, and the caliper piston with denatured alcohol, or equivalent.
- Dry the caliper piston bore and counterbore, and the piston with non-lubricated, filtered, compressed air.
- Inspect the caliper piston for cracks, scoring, and/or damage to the plating. Replace the caliper piston if any of these conditions exist.
- Inspect the caliper mounting holes for cracks, scoring, pitting, rust and/or excessive corrosion. Replace the caliper assembly if any of these conditions exist.
Refer to Brake Dust Warning .
Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning .
Use of eye goggles is necessary to prevent personal injury.
Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution .
Do not use abrasives to clean the brake caliper piston.