Disassembly and Assembly

BRAKE CALIPER - FRONT

Disassembly and Assembly
1. Remove the disc brake caliper.
2. Secure the disc brake caliper in a vise.





4. Remove the bleed screw cap and bleed screw.





5. Remove the front brake caliper guide bolt boots.

Caution: Apply moderate air pressure in short bursts to prevent an uncontrolled release of the piston.





Note:
^ Inspect the caliper piston and bore for excessive wear, corrosion or pitting. If any of these conditions exist, a new caliper piston must be installed.

6. Remove the caliper piston.
^ Place a block of wood between the brake caliper piston and the brake caliper housing.
^ Apply compressed air through the caliper bleeder screw port to remove the piston.





7. Remove the dust boot.

Caution: Use a plastic or wooden pick to remove the piston seal from the caliper bore. A metal tool may scratch or nick the seal groove, which could result in a seal leak.





8. Remove the piston seal using a plastic or wooden tool.
9. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
^ Lubricate the piston, seal with clean brake fluid.