Disassembly

Ensure dirt or other foreign matter is not allowed to contaminate brake fluid. Do not mix different types of brake fluid, as they might not be compatible.

Fig. 5 Front Pin Sliding Disc Brake Caliper:

1. Refer to Fig. 5 when overhauling calipers.
2. Remove caliper assembly from vehicle.

Fig. 12 Pad Spring:

3. Remove pad spring from caliper body, if equipped, Fig. 12.

Fig. 19 Brake Line Banjo Bolt:

4. Place wooden block or shop rag in caliper opposite piston, then carefully remove piston from caliper by applying air pressure through brake line hole with OSHA-approved 30 psi nozzle, Fig. 11.
5. Remove boot clip, if equipped, then the piston boot and piston seal.