Disassembly and Assembly of Caliper Assembly: Assembly

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Insert cam with depression facing toward open end of cylinder.

Fig 1: Inserting Cam With Depression Facing Toward Open End Of Cylinder
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Generously apply rubber grease to strut and push rod to make insertion easy.

Fig 2: Applying Rubber Grease To Strut And Push Rod
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Fit push rod into square hole in key plate. Also match convex portion of key plate with concave portion of cylinder.

Fig 3: Identifying Convex & Concave Portions Of Cylinder
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Install ring C with a suitable tool.

Fig 4: Installing Ring C With Suitable Tool
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Install seat, spring, spring cover and ring B with snap ring pliers and a suitable press and drift.

Fig 5: Installing Snap Ring Using Pliers (1 Of 2)
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Fig 6: Installing Snap Ring Using Pliers (2 Of 2)
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Install cup in the specified direction.

Fig 7: Installing Cup
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Install cup, adjuster, bearing, spacers, washer and ring A with a suitable tool.
Insert piston seal into groove on cylinder body.

Fig 8: Inserting Piston Seal Into Groove On Cylinder Body
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With piston boot fitted to piston, insert piston boot into groove on cylinder body and fit piston by turning it clockwise with long nose pliers, or suitable commercial service tool.

Fig 9: Turning Piston Using Long Nose Pliers
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Fig 10: Installing Commercial Service Tool
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Install toggle lever, return spring and cable guide.

Fig 11: Installing Toggle Lever, Return Spring And Cable Guide With Torque Specifications
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Adjust the piston to the right angle as shown.

Fig 12: Adjusting Piston To Right Angle
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