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Rear Brake Caliper Piston






Rear Brake Caliper Piston

Removal and installation of pistons is identical on the various brake calipers.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Removal Wedge (3409)

Piston Resetting Tool (T10145)

Removing

- Force piston from brake caliper housing, one at a time, using compressed air.






Only one piston can be pressed out at a time. Secure opposite piston in brake caliper housing using piston resetting tool - a -. Block the other pistons, e.g. using wood blocks - b -. In addition, place a wooden board - c - in front of the piston resetting tool so that the piston will not be damaged when pressed out.

- Remove seal with (3409).






When removing, make sure that surface of cylinder is not damaged.

Installing

- The surface of the piston and seal must only be cleaned with mineral spirits and then dried.

- Thinly coat piston and seal with assembly paste (G 052 150 A2) before inserting.

- Insert oil seal in brake caliper housing.






- Install protective cap on piston.






- Push piston into brake caliper housing using constant pressure.






The protective cap must be seated properly in the groove, push slightly farther if necessary.