Disassembly and Assembly

DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove front caliper from vehicle.
2. Remove front caliper sleeves and dust boots.
3. Remove caliper bleed screw cap and screw.
4. Remove snap ring from caliper piston dust seal, then the seal.
5. Position wood block or shop towels between caliper and piston, then apply air pressure to brake hose fitting to remove piston from caliper. Use only enough air pressure to ease piston from caliper bore.

WARNING: Keep hands and fingers away from piston, as personal injury may result.

INSPECTION
1. Inspect piston for scratches, scoring or damage. Replace if necessary.
2. Inspect caliper bore for scratches, scoring or corrosion. Light scratches or slight corrosion can be polished out using crocus cloth.
3. Ensure bleeder screw and bleeder screw bore hole in caliper are fully open.
4. Inspect caliper bushings for corrosion and dust boot retaining ring for damage or tension loss. Replace parts as necessary.

ASSEMBLY
1. Lubricate piston seal with brake fluid, then position seal in caliper bore groove.
2. Lubricate piston and caliper bore with brake fluid.
3. Install caliper assembly onto vehicle.