Colt Vista 4WD L4-1997cc 2.0L SOHC (1984)
10.
Carefully install caliper piston. Ensure seal does not twist during installation.
11.
Apply brake grease to piston boot, then install boot and boot ring.
12.
Apply brake grease to lock pin and guide pin sleeves.
13.
Install caliper assembly. Refer to torque specifications.
Sliding Type Caliper
Fig. 7 Sliding type caliper exploded view. Front disc brake
CALIPER & BRAKE PAD REMOVAL
1.
Remove wheel, then retainer clip and stopper plug.
2.
Loosen caliper mounting and remove caliper.
3.
Remove anti-squeak shims, then brake pad from caliper support.
CALIPER SERVICE
1.
Remove brake pads as previously outlined.
2.
Remove hose clip from strut area and disconnect brake hose from caliper, then remove caliper.
3.
Remove dust boot, then cover outer surface of caliper with cloth. Apply compressed air through brake hose fitting to remove piston. Keep fingers
away from piston area to prevent injury.
4.
Remove piston seal taking care not to damage caliper cylinder.
5.
Clean all parts using brake fluid.
6.
Apply rubber grease to piston seal and install into caliper cylinder.
7.
Lubricate piston and piston bore with brake fluid, then insert piston into bore taking care not to twist seal.
8.
Apply RX-2 grease or equivalent to dust boot attaching groove in caliper, then insert dust boot.
9.
Install brake pad, then apply Plastilube #2 or equivalent grease to stopper plug and caliper sliding surface. Install caliper and retainer clip.
10.
Connect and tighten brake hose, then bleed brakes.
Fig. 8 Sliding caliper brake pad clip installation. Front disc brake
BRAKE PAD INSTALLATION
