Assembly

CAUTION:
^ Do not spill brake fluid on the car; it may damage the paint; it brake fluid does contact the paint. wash it off immediately with water.
^ Before reassembling, check that all parts are free of dust and other foreign particles.
^ Replace parts with new ones whenever specified to do so.
^ Make sure no dirt or other foreign matter is allowed to contaminate the brake fluid.
^ Do not mix different brands of brake fluid as they may not be compatible.
^ Do not reuse the drained fluid. Use only clean DOT 3 or 4 brake fluid.

1. Clean piston and caliper bore with brake fluid and inspect for wear or damage.
2. Coat a new piston seal with silicone grease and install it in the cylinder groove.

Where To Apply Grease When Replacing The Piston Boot And Seal:

3. Apply brake cylinder grease (P/N: 08733-BO2OE) or equivalent rubber grease to the sealing lips and inside of a new piston boot, and install the boot in the cylinder groove.

Brake Caliper Piston Installation:

4. Lubricate the caliper cylinder and piston with brake fluid, then install the piston in the cylinder with the dished end facing in.
5. Install the brake pad retainers and brake pads in their original positions, refer to Brakes and Traction Control/Brakes/Disc Brake System/Brake Pad/Service and Repair.

WARNING: Always reinstall the brake pads in their original positions to prevent loss of braking efficiency.

6. Install the caliper on the caliper bracket and tighten the caliper bolts.
7. Connect the brake hose to the caliper with new sealing washers and tighten the banjo bolt.
8. Fill the brake reservoir and bleed the brake system, refer to Brakes and Traction Control/Brakes/Service and Repair.