Front Disc Brake Caliper: Diassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda Tribute, 2003 Mazda Tribute, and 2002 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Numbers in parenthesis refer to numbers in illustration.
- Remove front disc brake caliper from the vehicle. See FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Remove the front caliper slide pins and boots. See Fig 1 .
- Remove the dust seal. See Fig 2
.WARNING: Use only as much compressed air as necessary to remove the piston. Excessive pressure can force the piston out of the caliper bore with enough force to cause personal injury. Never attempt to catch the piston by hand as it comes out of the bore. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.CAUTION: Do not use a screwdriver or any other similar tool to pry the piston out of the bore. Piston damage could result.NOTE: Inspect the piston for wear, rust, or pits. If any of these conditions exist, a new piston must be installed.
- Remove the caliper piston. By positioning a block of wood between the piston and the disc brake caliper (1). Then apply compressed air to caliper to remove piston (2). See Fig 3 .
- Remove the bleeder screw. See Fig 4
.CAUTION: Use a plastic or wooden pick to remove the piston seal from the caliper bore. A metal tool may scratch or nick the seal groove, which could result in a seal leak.NOTE: Inspect the caliper bore for wear, rust, or pits. See Fig 5 . If any of these conditions exist, do not hone; a new caliper must be installed.
- Remove the piston seal.