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Disc Brake Caliper: Reassembly

  1. Lubricate bore and new seal with brake fluid. Install seal in groove using fingers. Lubricate piston with brake fluid. Slide metal retainer portion of dust boot over open end of piston. Pull boot rearward until boot lip seats in piston groove.
  2. Push retainer portion of dust boot forward until boot is flush with rim at open end of piston and boot fold snaps into place. Insert piston in bore being careful not to unseat piston seal.
  3. Push piston to bottom of bore using hammer handle. Position dust boot retainer in counterbore at top of piston bore. Seat dust boot retainer with Dust Boot Installer (J-22904 or J-33028). Reverse removal procedure to complete installation.
Fig 1: Caliper Assembly (Grand Wagoneer)
G30390Courtesy of AMERICAN MOTORS/JEEP CORP.
Fig 2: Caliper Assembly (Except Grand Wagoneer)
G30075Courtesy of AMERICAN MOTORS/JEEP CORP.