Firebird V8-305 5.0L VIN E (1992)
Fig. 1 Exploded View Of PBR Single Piston Rear Caliper
1.
Remove caliper as previously outlined.
2.
Remove the two return springs from actuating collar, then pull collar out of caliper housing and remove clamp rod (28) and bushing (27), Fig. 1.
Discard bushing.
3.
Bend back boot retainer tabs, then remove retainers (21, 31), boots (20, 25) and pushrod (22) from actuating collar. Remove preload spring (23)
from retainer (31), then discard retainers and boots.
4.
Use clean shop towels to pad interior of caliper assembly, then remove piston by directing compressed air into caliper brake hose inlet hole, Use
just enough air pressure to ease piston out of bore. Do not place fingers in front of piston for any reason when applying compressed air.
This could result in serious personal injury.
5.
Using a small piece of wood or plastic, remove piston seal from bore. Do not use a metal tool of any kind to remove seal as it may damage
bore.
6.
Remove bleeder valve cap and bleeder valve.
7.
Remove seal (1), sprag clip (2) and lever (5) from pivot pin (3). Discard sprag clip.
