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Disassembly (Rear Caliper)

  1. Remove brake caliper. See BRAKE CALIPERS  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  2. Remove the brake caliper piston from the caliper bore by directing low pressure compressed air into the caliper bore through the fluid inlet hole.
  3. Remove the retaining ring that secures the dust boot to the caliper housing.
  4. Remove the piston dust boot seal (2) from the seal counterbore in the caliper. Discard the boot seal. See Fig 1.
    Fig 1: Exploded View Of Rear Caliper
    G00220768Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Using a small wooden or plastic tool, remove the piston seal (4) from the caliper bore. Discard the piston seal. See Fig 1.
NOTE: Do not use abrasives to clean the brake caliper piston.
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