Caliper Assembly

Fig. 7 Installing Caliper Piston Boot:

Fig. 8 Installing piston in caliper:

1. Coat square cut piston seal with clean brake fluid, then install seal into piston bore. Work seal into groove with clean fingers.
2. Install and torque bleeder screw to 100 inch lbs.
3. Lubricate boot and tool J-24548 with clean brake fluid, then place dust seal on tool, allowing 1/4 inch of tool to extend past small lip of boot, Fig. 7.
4. Place dust seal and tool over piston bore, then work large lip of boot into seal groove, Fig. 8. Ensure dust seal is fully seated.
5. Lubricate caliper piston and insert through tool. Center piston in bore and use a hammer handle to apply pressure to install piston halfway into bore, Fig. 8.
6. Remove tool J-24548 and seat small lip of boot in caliper piston groove, then bottom piston in bore.