Light Duty

LIGHT DUTY

Special Tools:











CAUTION: Dirt, oil, and solvents can damage caliper seals. Insure assembly area is clean and dry.

1. Lubricate caliper pistons, piston seals and piston bores with clean, fresh brake fluid.

NOTE: Verify seal is fully seated and not twisted.

2. Install new piston seals (2) into caliper bores (1).





3. Leave boot (1) dry and slip onto end of piston (2).






NOTE: The dust boot lip must be inserted before the piston

4. Slightly pull out lip portion of piston boot (3) so it protrudes past the bottom of the piston (2) and work lip into outermost groove on caliper housing (1).
5. Carefully press the lip (3) into the groove with a suitable tool (4) Avoid using sharp-edged tools This will ensure that the lip is nested into the groove all around before pushing the piston into the bore.





6. Press the piston fully into the bore using Bearing Installer (3) with Universal Driver Handle (1).
7. Once the piston is pressed into the bottom of the bore, Check to see that the dust boot bellows are not inflated with air. If needed, push in between the dust boot and piston to expel any trapped air.