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Rear Brake Caliper: Assembly

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CAUTION: Never reuse piston seals and dust boots.
NOTE: Never reuse brake fluid that has been drained from the hydraulic system or has been allowed to stand in an open container for an extended period of time.
  1. Lubricate the piston boot, caliper piston, piston seal and caliper bores with clean brake fluid.
    Fig 1: Lubricating Piston Boot, Caliper Piston And Piston Seal
    G03884746Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the caliper pistons.
    1. Install the piston seal.
    2. Install the piston boot on the piston.
      3. CAUTION: Be careful not to damage or dislodge the piston seal.
    3. Insert the caliper piston.
      4. CAUTION: Be careful not to cock the caliper piston.
    4. Position the boot in the bore, and press the caliper piston into the bore.
    5. Install the piston boot retainer.
      Fig 2: Installing Piston Boot Retainer
      G03884747Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the disc brake caliper.
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