Brake Caliper: Service and Repair
FRONTFig. 12 Exploded View Of Front Disc Brake Assembly:
1. Remove wheel/tire assembly.
2. Remove brake hose from caliper.
3. Remove piston boot.
4. Remove piston by applying compressed air through brake hose fitting hose. Keep fingers clear of front of piston.
5. Using a screwdriver, remove piston seal. Use caution not to damage the cylinder walls.
1. Clean all components with suitable cleaner.
2. Install piston seal.
3. Apply suitable brake fluid to piston outer surface.
4. Install piston into cylinder, then the piston boot and ring.
5. Install guide pin boots and pin.
6. Install brake pads and cylinder.
7. Install brake hose to caliper.
8. Fill brake reservoir and bleed system.
REAR
Fig. 3 Exploded View Of Rear Disc Brake Assembly:
1. Remove wheel/tire assembly.
2. Remove brake hose from caliper.
3. Remove caliper assembly by removing the torque plate.
4. Remove brake caliper.
5. Remove brake hose and pads from caliper assembly.
6. Loosen attaching bolts and separate caliper.
7. Remove boot ring, using screwdriver.
8. Using suitable tool, pry piston boot from housing.
9. Remove piston by carefully applying compressed air at brake hose fitting.
10. Remove piston seal, then clean all components with suitable cleaner.
11. Inspect caliper bore, piston and carrier for damage or excessive wear.
1. Reverse procedure to install. Apply brake fluid to piston seal and sliding piston parts.