Daytona Shelby L4-135 2.2L SOHC Turbo (1989)
out of caliper bore. Prop brake pedal to any position below first inch of brake pedal travel to prevent brake fluid loss.
3.
If pistons are to be removed from both calipers, disconnect brake hose at frame bracket after removing piston, then cap brake line and repeat
procedure to remove piston from other caliper.
4.
Disconnect brake hose from caliper.
5.
Mount caliper in a soft jawed vise.
6.
Support caliper, then remove and discard dust boot.
7.
Using a small wooden or plastic stick, remove seal from groove in piston bore and discard. Do not use a screwdriver or other metal tool, as this
may scratch caliper bore.
8.
On all models except 1988 Dynasty, New Yorker and New Yorker Landau, remove caliper bushings. On 1988 Dynasty, New Yorker and New
Yorker Landau, caliper bushing and sleeve assemblies are permanently sealed.
Fig. 3 Installing Piston Seal
Installing Piston Into Caliper Bore
ASSEMBLY
1.
Mount caliper in a soft jawed vise.
2.
Lubricate piston seal with clean brake fluid and install seal in caliper bore groove. Ensure seal is properly seated.
3.
Lubricate piston boot with clean brake fluid and position over piston.
4.
Install piston and boot assembly, pushing it past piston seal until it bottoms into caliper bore.
5.
Using a hammer and tool No. C-4689 with C-4171 handle, drive dust boot into counterbore until properly seated.
6.
On models where bushings require replacement, compress flanges of bushings and install on caliper housing. Ensure bushing flanges extend
evenly over caliper housing on both sides. Remove Teflon sleeves from guide pin bushings prior to installing bushings into caliper. After bushings
are installed into caliper, reinstall Teflon sleeves into bushings.
7.
On all models, connect brake hose to brake line at frame bracket.
8.
Install caliper on vehicle, refer to BRAKE PAD.
9.
Check brake fluid level of master cylinder reservoir, then open caliper bleed screw and bleed brake system. Continue bleeding procedure until firm
pedal is obtained.
