850 T-5R L5-2.3L Turbo VIN 58 B5234T5 (1995)
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Remove brake pipe from brake caliper
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Remove brake caliper mounting bolts (1) and let caliper down.
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Drain remaining brake fluid.
Dismantling brake caliper [KD6]
Warning: Take care not to get fingers caught when piston is pushed out.
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Remove dirt guard (3).
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Put a block of wood in front of pistons (4) and press out carefully with compressed air.
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Remove pistons. If one piston comes out but the other will not, use clamp 999 2809 and rubber insert as a counterhold in place of the removed
piston.
[KD7]
- Use weatherstrip tool 981 4071 or similar to remove 0-rings (5).
- Remove bleed nipple (7).
NOTE: Do not separate the two halves. This requires special pressure-testing equipment and special assembly fluid.
Cleaning and inspection [KD8]
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Clean components with T-spirit. Check for wear, damage, cracks and rust. Replace components if necessary.
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Always replace 0-rings and dirt guard during overhaul. Take particular care to clean ducts and grooves for 0-rings and dirt guard.
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If cylinders are badly marked, scratched etc, replace caliper complete.
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Remove minor rust deposits with fine sandpaper.
Assembling brake caliper [KD9]
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Coat pistons, cylinder lining and 0-rings with brake fluid.
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Install 0-rings (5) in cylinder grooves.
