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Front Disc Brake Caliper

ASSEMBLY - FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER

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

1. Lubricate caliper pistons, piston seals and piston bores with clean brake fluid.

Piston Seal:





2. Install new piston seals into seal groove with finger.

NOTE: Verify seal is fully seated and not twisted.

Dust Boot On Piston:





3. Install new dust boot on caliper piston and seat boot lip into piston groove.
4. Stretch boot rearward to straighten boot folds, then move boot forward until folds snap into place.

Caliper Piston Installation:





5. Install piston into caliper bore and press piston down to the bottom of the caliper bore by hand or with hammer handle.

Seating Dust Boot:





6. Seat dust boot in caliper with Installer 8280 and Handle C-4171.
7. Install the second piston and dust boot.
8. Install caliper slide pin bushings into the caliper.
9. Install caliper bleed screw.

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