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Caliper Guide Pin Boot



70.55.32


Remove
1. Remove brake pads.
2. Remove remaining bolts securing caliper body to carrier.
3. Release caliper body from carrier. Tie aside. Do not strain hydraulic hose.
4. Remove 2 guide pins. Collect boot from each guide pin.


Check
5. Clean guide pins, bores and boots.
6. Inspect guide pins and bores. Renew guide pins if scored or excessively corroded.
7. Inspect boots for splits. Replace as necessary.


Refit

NOTE: If new guide pin boots are to be fitted, lubricate with grease supplied. If existing boots are to be re-used, lubricate with Kluber Syntheso 'GLK 1' grease.

8. Fit guide pins and boots. Ensure boots locate correctly.
9. Untie caliper body, position to carrier. Fit upper guide pin bolt. Tighten to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.)
10. Fit brake pads.