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Rear Brake Caliper: Reassembly

  1. Use clean brake fluid to lubricate components during installation. Install bleeder screw. Install operating lever onto caliper. Install spring onto lever. Install seal and ensure it is not twisted and is seated in groove.
  2. Lubricate connecting link, NEW "O" ring and adjusting bolt, and install into caliper. Lubricate new dust seal and install seal onto piston. Install piston into caliper bore.
  3. Position adjustment gear into caliper. Using Allen wrench, turn adjustment gear counterclockwise until tight. Install plug in caliper. To complete assembly, reverse disassembly procedure. Bleed brakes. See BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM  .


  1. Lubricate needle bearing with Orange grease (supplied with rebuild kit). Align slot in bearing with piston bore in caliper, and install bearing. Install seal and dust boot. Install shaft and operating lever. Ensure match-marks align. Install lock washer and nut.
  2. Install connecting link. Ensure connecting link passes through slot in needle bearing and enters shaft. Install NEW "O" ring on adjusting spindle. Position stopper on adjusting spindle, with pins on stopper aligned with holes in caliper bore.
  3. Install adjusting spindle and stopper. Install snap ring. Ensure operating lever and adjusting spindle move freely. Install return spring. Install piston seal in caliper bore. Position piston and Piston Remover/Installer (T75P-2588-B).
  4. Rotate piston clockwise and install piston onto adjusting spindle. Install piston fully and align grooves in piston with opening in caliper. See Figure . To complete assembly, reverse disassembly procedure. Bleed and adjust parking brake as necessary. See BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM  and PARKING BRAKE  under ADJUSTMENTS.
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