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Front Brake Caliper: Disassembly

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  1. Drain remaining brake fluid from caliper.
  2. Place block of wood between caliper bridge and caliper pistons. See Fig 1 .
  3. Apply low air pressure to fluid port in caliper to remove pistons.
  4. Remove and discard piston seals and boots. See Figure .
  5. Remove and discard bleed screw and cap.
Fig 1: Locating Wood Block For Caliper Piston Removal
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