Express 3/4 Ton Van V8-6.5L DSL Turbo VIN F (1999)
Brake Caliper: Service and Repair
Brake Caliper Overhaul
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
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Tools Required
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J 24548 Piston Ring Compressor
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J 36474 75 mm Boot Seal Installer or
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J 36475 80 mm Boot Seal Installer or
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J 38453 86 mm Boot Seal Installer
1. Remove the fluid from the caliper.
2. Remove the brake pad. Clean the interior of the caliper with clean shop towels.
CAUTION: Do not place your fingers in front of the piston in order to catch or protect the piston while applying compressed air. This
could result in serious injury.
NOTICE: Use just enough air pressure to ease the piston out of the bore. You can damage a blown-out piston even with the padding.
3. Remove the piston.
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Direct compressed air into the caliper fluid inlet.
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Use just enough air pressure to ease the piston out of the bore.
4. Remove the boot using care not to scratch the housing bore.
