Forester F4-2.5L SOHC (2004)
NOTE:
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Do not apply grease between outer pad and outer shim.
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Do not confuse the inner shim with outer shim.
4) Install the pads on support.
5) Install the caliper body on support.
Tightening torque: 37 Nm (3.8 kgf-m, 27.5 ft. lbs.)
6) Replace the brake hose gaskets with new ones, and then connect the brake hose.
Tightening torque: 18 Nm (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft. lbs.)
7) Bleed air from the brake system.
DISASSEMBLY
1) Clean mud and foreign particles from the caliper body assembly and support.
CAUTION: Be careful not to allow foreign particles to enter inlet (at brake hose connector).
2) Remove the boot from piston end.
3) Place a wooden block as shown in the figure to prevent damage to the piston. Gradually supply compressed air via inlet of the brake hose to force
piston out.
4) Remove the piston seal from caliper body cylinder.
CAUTION: Be careful not to scratch the inner surface of cylinder and piston seal groove.
5) Remove the lock pin boot and guide pin boot.
ASSEMBLY
1) Clean the caliper body interior using brake fluid.
2) Apply a coat of brake fluid to the piston seal and fit piston seal in groove on caliper body.
3) Apply a coat of brake fluid to the entire inner surface of cylinder and outer surface of piston.
4) Apply a coat of specified grease to the boot and fit in groove on ends of cylinder and piston.
Grease: NIGLUBE RX-2 (Part No. K0779GA102)
