Disc Brake Caliper - Rear (Except Mark VII & Probe): Disassembly
- Remove caliper as previously described. Mount caliper in vise with protected jaws. Using piston remover, rotate piston counterclockwise and remove piston from bore. Remove dust boot and seal from bore.
- Remove snap ring. Use care, due to snap ring and spring cover under spring load. Remove spring cover, spring, flat washer and key plate. Pull push rod and strut pin from bore. Discard "O" ring from push rod. See Figure .
- Remove parking brake lever return spring. Remove lever retaining bolt and pull lever out of housing. Remove and discard seal.