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Disc Brake Caliper - Assembly







ASSEMBLY





CAUTION: Dirt, oil, and solvents can damage caliper seals. Be sure the assembly area is clean and dry.

1. Lubricate the caliper piston, piston seals, and piston bore with clean brake fluid.

NOTE: Verify seal is fully seated into seal groove and not twisted.

2. Install the new piston seal (2) into the seal groove.
3. Install the new dust boot (4) on the caliper piston (3) and seat the dust boot lip into the piston groove.
4. Stretch the dust boot (4) rearward to straighten the boot folds, then move the boot forward until the fold snaps into place.
5. Install the piston (3) into the caliper bore and press the piston down to the bottom of the caliper bore by hand or with the handle of a hammer.
6. Seat the dust boot (4) in caliper (1).
7. Install the new caliper bleed screw.
8. Install the caliper. Disc Brake Caliper - Installation.