Floating Caliper

1. Remove self-locking bolts.
2. Remove heat shield.
3. Force out piston with compressed air and using piston turning tongs. If piston is seized due to rust, replace complete cylinder housing.
4. Remove deposits on piston with soft brass wire brush or rough cloth only. If there is noticeable damage to chrome plating, replace piston.
5. Remove piston seal from groove in cylinder bore.
6. Check cylinder bore of floating caliper for wear. If bore is scored or rusty, replace complete floating caliper.
7. Lightly coat new piston seal with ATE brake cylinder paste and insert into groove in cylinder bore.
8. Replace dust cap, ensuring that cap is seated properly.
9. Install heat shield. Retaining lugs must engage in upper piston groove.
10. Replace dust boots, ensuring that boots are seated properly.
11. Remove and clean sliding pins and guides. Coat with special grease included in sliding pin repair kit, then assemble and ensure sliding pins move easily.