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Brake Caliper: Disassembly

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  1. Remove caliper. See CALIPER ASSEMBLY  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  2. Remove pads from caliper. See BRAKE DISC PADS  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
    3. WARNING: When pressing out brake caliper piston large forces occur. Be careful of fingers.
  3. Slowly apply air pressure to fluid inlet of caliper to force out piston. To protect piston, place a protective plate (hard wood or hard felt) in caliper recess. See Fig 1.
  4. Check guide sleeves (5), fitting repair-kit guide sleeve if necessary. See Fig 2.
  5. Remove sealing ring carefully with a plastic needle. See Fig 3.
  6. Thoroughly inspect cylinder bore, piston and flange surfaces. Machining of cylinders and pistons is not permitted.
Fig 1: Pressing Out Piston
G00103296Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Fig 2: Locating Guide Sleeves
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Fig 3: Removing Sealing Ring
G00103298Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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