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Rear Brake Caliper: Disassembly

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  1. Drain brake fluid from caliper.
  2. Secure caliper in vise.
  3. Turn piston counterclockwise using Rear Caliper Piston Adjuster (T75P-2588-B) or equivalent. See Fig 1 .
  4. Remove piston from bore.
  5. Remove and discard dust boot and seal from caliper bore.
Fig 1: Removing Rear Caliper Piston
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