Assembly Procedure

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Apply a small amount of clean DOT-3 brake fluid to the piston, piston seal, and piston bore.
IMPORTANT: When applying the clean brake fluid to the piston bores and pistons, only apply the brake fluid to one bore at a time. This is done to ensure that the brake caliper, seals and pistons DO NOT become contaminated with dirt or other foreign material.
Install the piston seal in the brake caliper.

Fig 1: View Of Brake Caliper Piston Seal
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Install the dust seal on the piston.

Fig 2: View Of Piston Dust Seal
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Install the piston in the brake caliper.

Fig 3: View Of Piston & Brake Caliper
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IMPORTANT: Position the piston in the bore so that it is straight and level.
Position a piece of wood across the piston to be installed.

Fig 4: View Of Piston & Bore
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Applying equal pressure by hand while pushing down, install the piston in the bore.
Remove the piece of wood.
Using the J 8092 (1) and the J 45863 (2), install the piston dust seal in the brake caliper.

Fig 5: Identifying Special Tools, Piston Dust Seal & Brake Caliper
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Install the bleeder valve in the brake caliper housing.
Tighten: Tighten the bleeder valve to 13 N.m (115 lb in).

Fig 6: View Of Bleeder Valve Cap
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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
Install bleeder valve cap.