Forester F4-2.5L Turbo (2009)
Brake Caliper: Overhaul
Front
DISASSEMBLY
1) Remove mud and foreign matter from the caliper body assembly and the support.
CAUTION: Be careful not to allow foreign matter to enter the brake hose connector.
2) Place a wooden block in the caliper body as shown in the figure to prevent the piston from jumping out and being damaged.
3) Gradually apply compressed air via the brake hose installation hole to push the piston out.
4) Remove the piston boot.
5) Remove the piston seal from the caliper body cylinder.
CAUTION: Do not damage the cylinder and piston seal groove.
6) Remove the guide pin and boot from caliper body.
ASSEMBLY
1) Clean the inside of the caliper body using brake fluid.
2) Apply a coat of brake fluid to piston seal and install the piston seal to the caliper body groove.
3) Apply a coat of brake fluid to the inner surface of cylinder and the entire outer surface of the piston.
4) Apply NIGLUBE RX-2 (Part No. 000041000) or grease contained in the piston seal kit to the boot, and install it to the groove at the end of the
cylinder.
5) Insert the piston into the cylinder.
