Disc Pad, Bolt Installation Note

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Clean the exposed area of the piston.
Push the piston in using the commercially available disc brake expand tool.
CAUTION:
- If the piston is pushed into the caliper while rotating the piston, the caliper internal parts could be damaged. Be careful not to rotate the piston when pushing the piston into the caliper.
Fig 1: Pushing Piston Using Disc Brake Expand Tool
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Install the disc pads to the mounting support.
Return the caliper to the original position and install the bolt.

Fig 2: Caliper With Mounting Bolt

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