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Reassembly (Rear - 1500 Series)

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  1. Install the brake caliper bleed screw. See Figure. Tighten the brake caliper bleed screw to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  2. Install the brake caliper bleed screw cap.
  3. Lubricate the NEW piston seal and the brake caliper bore seal groove with brake fluid.
  4. Install the NEW seal into the brake caliper bore seal groove.
  5. Ensure that the seal is not twisted.
  6. Lubricate the brake caliper bore and the piston with brake fluid.
  7. Install the boot and piston.
    1. Install the boot over the end of the piston so that the fold will face toward the brake caliper housing piston bore opening.
    2. Seat the boot into the brake caliper bore groove. Slide the piston into the brake caliper bore.
    3. Push down the piston to the bottom of the brake caliper bore.
    4. Ensure that the boot is properly seats into the piston groove and into the groove in the brake caliper bore.
  8. Install the brake caliper to the vehicle. See BRAKE CALIPER  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
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