CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Tech Tips
Use the same procedures for the LH side and RH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG
Temporarily install the bleeder plug to the disc brake caliper.
Tech Tips
The bleeder plug will be tightened to a torque specification in the Bleed Air From Rear Brake System procedure.
INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG CAP
INSTALL PISTON SEAL
| *1 | Lithium soap base glycol grease |
Apply a light coat of lithium soap base glycol grease to the entire inner and outer circumference of 2 new piston seals.
Install the 2 piston seals to the disc brake caliper.
INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE PISTON
| *1 | Lithium soap base glycol grease |
Apply a light coat of lithium soap base glycol grease to the inner and outer circumference of the top and bottom of the outer edge, as shown in the illustration.
Apply a light coat of lithium soap base glycol grease to the entire outer circumference of the 2 rear disc brake pistons where they contact the cylinder boots and rear disc brake cylinder.
Install the 2 cylinder boots to the 2 rear disc brake pistons.
INSTALL CYLINDER BOOT
| *1 | Cylinder Boot |
| *2 | Cylinder |
| *3 | Piston |
Install the 2 rear disc brake pistons to the rear disc brake caliper.
Note
Do not forcibly install the piston into the disc brake caliper.
Install one side of each of the 2 cylinder boots to the rear disc brake caliper.
Note
Install the cylinder boot securely to the grooves of the cylinder and piston.
Do not damage the cylinder boot.