Front brake caliper piston (VW II caliper), removing and installing: Installing

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Install dust cap onto piston.

Fig 1: Installing Dust Cap Onto Piston (VW II Caliper)
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Install new piston seal in caliper.
Lubricate piston and cylinder bore lightly using brake fluid.
Hold piston in front of caliper and push inner sealing lip into cylinder groove using VAG 1474/5.

Fig 2: Pushing Inner Sealing Lip Into Cylinder Groove Using Vag 1474/5 (VW II Caliper)
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Press piston into caliper.

Fig 3: Pressing Piston Into Caliper (VW II Caliper)
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Outer lip of dust boot must slip into groove in piston