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Disassembly and Assembly: Disassembly

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  1. Remove the caliper body from the torque member. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC ROTOR ".
  2. Remove the upper sliding pin, lower sliding pin, and sliding pin boots from the torque member.
    CAUTION: Upper sliding pin must be replaced at each service.
  3. Place a wooden block as shown, and then blow air from the union bolt hole to remove the pistons and piston boots.
    WARNING: Do not get your fingers caught between the pistons and wooden block.
    Fig 1: Blowing Air From Union Bolt Hole
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  4. Remove the piston boots from the pistons.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse piston boot.
  5. Remove piston seals from cylinder body, using a suitable tool.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to damage cylinder body inner wall.
    • Do not reuse piston seal.
      Fig 2: Removing Piston Seals From Cylinder Body Using Suitable Tool
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  6. Remove the bleed valve and cap.
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