FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Brake Caliper: Testing and Inspection

CAUTION:
^ Use DOT 3 brake fluid to clean. Never use mineral oil.

CYLINDER (CALIPER) BODY
^ Check inside surface of cylinder for score, rust, wear, damage or presence of foreign objects. If any of these conditions are observed, replace cylinder body.
^ Minor damage from rust or foreign objects may be eliminated by polishing surface with a fine emery paper. Replace cylinder body if necessary.

PISTON
^ Check piston for score, rust, wear, damage or presence of foreign objects. Replace if any of these conditions are observed.

CAUTION: Piston sliding surface is plated. Do not polish with emery paper even if rust or foreign objects are stuck to sliding surface.

SLIDE PIN, PIN BOLT AND PIN BOOT
^ Check for wear, cracks, rust or other damage. Replace if any of these conditions are observed.