Disassembly and Assembly of Brake Caliper Assembly: Assembly

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Apply rubber grease to new piston seal and install into cylinder body.

Fig 1: Applying Rubber Lubricant To Piston Seal
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Apply rubber grease to new piston boot and apply brake fluid to piston. Cover the piston end with piston boot, and install cylinder-side lip on piston boot properly into groove on cylinder body using a suitable tool.

Fig 2: Applying Rubber Grease To Piston Boot
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Press piston into cylinder body by hand to assemble piston-side lip on piston boot properly into a groove on piston.
CAUTION: Press piston evenly and change pressing point to prevent inner wall of cylinder from being rubbed.

Fig 3: Installing Piston Into Cylinder Body
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Install the cylinder body on the torque member. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY ".