Assembly Procedure
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- Apply a small amount of clean DOT-3 brake fluid to the piston, piston seal, and piston bore.
- Install the square-cut piston seal in the brake caliper bore groove.
- Ensure that the square-cut piston seal is not twisted.
- Install the boot over the end of the piston so that the fold will face toward the brake caliper housing piston bore opening.
- Position the piston to the brake caliper bore and seat the boot into the brake caliper bore groove.
- Position a piece of wood across the piston to be installed.
- Applying equal pressure by hand while pushing down, install the piston in the bore.
- Remove the piece of wood.
- Install the bleeder valve in the brake caliper housing.
Tighten: Tighten the bleeder valve to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
- Install the bleeder valve cap.
- Install the brake caliper. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement (1500 Series) or Front Brake Caliper Replacement (2500 Series) .
IMPORTANT:
When applying the clean brake fluid to the piston bores, piston seals and pistons, only apply the brake fluid to one bore at a time. This is done to ensure that the brake caliper, seals and pistons DO NOT become contaminated with dirt or other foreign material.
IMPORTANT:
Position the piston in the bore so that it is straight and level.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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