Disc Brake Caliper

Fig 1: Installing Bushings & Boots - Typical

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1 - BUSHING

2 - BOOT

CAUTION: Dirt, oil, and solvents can damage caliper seals. Insure assembly area is clean and dry.

Lubricate caliper piston bore, new piston seal and piston with clean brake fluid.
Lubricate caliper bushings and interior of bushing boots with silicone grease.
Install bushing boots (2) in caliper, then insert bushing into boot and push bushing (1) into place.

Fig 2: Installing Piston Seal - Typical
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1 - SEAL GROOVE

2 - PISTON SEAL
Install new piston seal into seal groove (1) with finger.

Fig 3: Dust Boot On Piston - Typical
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Install new dust boot on caliper piston and seat boot in piston groove (1).

Fig 4: Installing Caliper Piston - Typical
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1 - PISTON

2 - BOOT
Press piston (1) into caliper bore by hand, use a turn and push motion to work piston into seal.

Press caliper piston to bottom of bore.

Fig 5: Installing Piston Dust Boot - Typical

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1 - HANDLE C-4171

2 - INSTALLER C-4842

3 - DUST BOOT

Seat dust boot (3) in caliper with Installer Tool C-4842 (2) and Tool Handle C-4171 (1).
Replace caliper bleed screw if removed.