Front Brake Caliper Disassembly/Assembly (With Single Piston Floating Caliper): Notes
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Replacement Part
| Dust seal | Piston seal |
| Quantity: 1 | Quantity: 1 |
| Location of use: Caliper body | Location of use: Piston |
Oil and Chemical Type
| Brake fluid type | Rubber grease (Pink) |
| Type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3 | Type: Oil mixed with rubber grease 3611560 and CCI#20 |
CAUTION:
- Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces. Be careful not to spill any on painted surfaces. In addition, if there is any brake fluid on the wiring harness, the wire insulation may corrode causing a malfunction such as a short circuit. If brake fluid gets on a painted surface or wiring harness, wash and flush it off completely with water immediately.
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.PARTS DESCRIPTION
1 Bleeder cap 2 Bleeder screw 3 Piston
(See Piston Disassembly Note .)4 Dust seal 5 Piston seal 6 Caliper body - Install in the reverse order of removal.