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Disassembly and Assembly




DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:
Take care not to contact the parts or tools to the caliper because the paint of caliper will be scratched. And if there is brake fluid on the caliper, wipe it off quickly.









NOTE:
Install the brake pad assembly (with wear indicator) to outside the vehicle.

LUBRICATION POINTS





DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS

[[A]] PISTON BOOT/PISTON REMOVAL

CAUTION:
Do not remove one piston completely before trying to remove the other piston, because it will become impossible to remove other pistons.





Remove the pistons by pumping in air slowly from the brake hose connection. Be sure to use a wood block and adjust the height of the four pistons so that the pistons protrude evenly.

[[B]] PISTON SEAL REMOVAL

1.
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to inner cylinder, do not use a flat-tipped screwdriver or other tool.

Remove the piston seal with finger tip.

2. Clean the piston surface and cylinder inner face with alcohol or specified brake fluid.
Brake fluid: DOT3 or DOT4