Neon L4-2.0L VIN C (1998)
Brake Caliper: Service and Repair
Disassembly and Assembly
Disassembly
WARNING: Under no condition should air pressure ever be used to remove a piston from a caliper bore. Personal injury could result from
such a practice.
1. Remove caliper from brake rotor. Hang assembly on a wire hook away from rotor, so hydraulic fluid cannot get on rotor. Place a small piece of
wood between the piston and caliper fingers.
2. Carefully depress brake pedal to hydraulically push piston out of bore. Then apply and hold down the brake pedal to any position beyond the first
inch of pedal travel. This will prevent loss of brake fluid from the master cylinder.
3. If both front caliper pistons are to be removed, disconnect brake tube at flexible brake hose at frame rail. Plug brake tube and remove piston from
opposite caliper using the same process as above for the first piston removal.
4. Disconnect the brake fluid flex hose from the caliper assembly.
CAUTION: Do not use excessive force when clamping caliper in vise. Excessive vise pressure will cause bore distortion and binding of piston.
5. To disassemble caliper, mount in a vise equipped with protective jaws.
6. Remove guide pin sleeves and guide pin bushings.
Fig. 10 Dust Boot Removal
7. Remove the piston dust boot from the caliper and discard.
