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Disc Brake Caliper: Reassembly

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  1. Lubricate NEW piston seal with clean brake fluid, and install in caliper bore groove. Lubricate caliper bore with clean brake fluid. Coat piston and outside beads of dust boot with clean brake fluid.
  2. Push piston through boot until boot is around bottom (closed end) of piston. See Fig 1 and Fig 2 . Position piston and boot directly over caliper bore. Spread dust boot over piston as it is installed.
  3. With bead seated in groove, carefully press straight down on piston until it bottoms in caliper bore. DO NOT cock or jam piston in caliper bore. If necessary, use a "C" clamp and a block of wood to bottom piston in caliper bore.
Fig 1: Exploded View Of Single Piston Caliper (F150 Shown; Others Models Are Similar)
G95J28067Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 2: Exploded View Of Dual Piston Caliper (E250/350 & F250/350; F Super Duty Similar)
G95A28068Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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