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With 15" Wheel

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  1. Clean mud and foreign particles from the caliper body assembly and the support.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to allow foreign particles to enter the brake hose connector.
  2. Place a wooden block in caliper body as shown in Fig 1 to prevent piston from jumping out and avoid being damaged.
  3. Gradually supply compressed air via installation hole of brake hose to force the piston out.
    Fig 1: Supplying Compressed Air Via Brake Hose Installation Hole
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  4. Remove the piston boot.
    Fig 2: Removing Piston Boot
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  5. Remove the piston seal from caliper body cylinder.
    CAUTION: Do not damage the cylinder and piston seal groove.
    Fig 3: Precaution For Removing Piston Seal
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  6. Remove the guide pin and boot from caliper body.