Caliper Disassembly and Assembly, Front

Brake Caliper

Material:

Material

WARNING: Use of any other than approved DOT 3 motor vehicle brake fluid will cause permanent damage to brake components and will render the brakes inoperative. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

WARNING: Brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycols. Avoid contact with eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists. If taken internally, drink water and induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.





CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash it with water.

Disassembly and Assembly
1. Remove the disc brake caliper.
2. Secure the brake caliper in a vise.
3. Remove the bleeder screw cap.
4. Remove the bleeder screw.
^ To install, tighten to 16 Nm (12 ft. lbs.).





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

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

Remove the caliper piston.
1. Place a block of wood between the brake caliper piston and the brake caliper housing.
2. Apply compressed air through the caliper jounce hose port to remove the piston.
6. Remove the dust boot.

7. 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.

Remove the piston seal from the brake caliper bore.
8. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
^ Lubricate the piston seal with clean brake fluid.