Standard
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT1. Brake caliper from vehicle.
DISASSEMBLE
2. Bushings. Inspect Bushings for nicks or cuts. Replace if damaged.
CAUTION: Do not place fingers in front of the caliper piston(s) in an attempt to catch or protect it when applying compressed air. The piston(s) can fly out with force and could result in serious injury.
NOTE: Use clean shop towels to pad the interior of the caliper during piston removal.
3. Piston, using compressed air into caliper inlet hole. Inspect Piston for scoring, nicks, corrosion, and worn or damaged chrome plating. Replace the piston if any of these are found.
4. Boot, being careful not to scratch housing bore.
NOTE: Do not use a metal tool because this may damage caliper bore or seal groove.
5. Piston seal from seal groove in caliper bore, using a small plastic or wood tool.
INSPECT
Caliper bore and seal groove for scoring, nicks, corrosion, and wear. Use crocus cloth to polish out light corrosion. Replace caliper housing if corrosion in and around the seal groove will not clean off with crocus cloth.
6. Bleeder valve cap.
7. Bleeder valve from caliper. Clean All parts in clean, denatured alcohol. Dry with unlubricated compressed air. Blow out all passages in caliper housing and bleeder valve.
ASSEMBLE
1. Bleeder valve. Tighten Bleeder valve to 13 Nm (110 inch lbs.).
2. Bleeder valve cap.
3. Lubricated new piston seal into caliper bore groove. Make sure seal is not twisted.
4. Lubricated boot onto piston.
5. Piston and boot into bore of caliper, push piston to bottom of bore.
6. Using J 26267, seat boot in the caliper housing.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Brake caliper onto vehicle.