Disassembly

WARNING:
^ Never use an air hose or dry brush to clean brake assemblies.
^ Use an OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner to avoid breathing brake dust.

CAUTION:
^ Do not spill brake fluid on the car; it may damage the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off immediately with water.
^ To prevent spills, cover the hose joints with rags or shop towels.
^ Clean all parts in brake fluid and air dry; blow out all passages with compressed air.

1. Remove the banjo bolt and disconnect the brake hose from the caliper.

Caliper Removal:

2. Remove caliper bolt B and pivot the caliper up out of the way, then remove the caliper from the bracket.

Pin Boot Removal:

3. Remove pin boot from sleeve A on the caliper bracket.

Removal Of Sleeve B, Pin Boot And Sleeve Boot:

4. Remove the pin boot, sleeve B and sleeve boot from the caliper body.

Caliper Piston Removal:

5. If necessary, apply compressed air to the caliper fluid inlet to get the piston out. Place a shop rag or wooden block as shown to cushion the piston when it is expelled. Use low pressure air in short spurts.

WARNING:
^ Do not place your fingers in front of the piston.
^ Do not use high air pressure; use an OSHA approved 30 PSI nozzle.

6. Remove the piston from the caliper and check the piston for scoring.

Boot Clip, Piston Boot, And Piston Seal Removal:

7. Remove the boot clip, piston boot and piston seal.

CAUTION: Take care not to damage the cylinder bore.