Identifying Different Types of Brake Calipers - Service and Repair
Caliper Assembly
DISASSEMBLY
1.
Remove caliper.
2.
Disconnect hose from steel line, remove U-shaped retainer and withdraw hose from frame support bracket.
3.
After cleaning outside of caliper, remove brake hose and discard copper gasket.
4.
Drain brake fluid from caliper.
Removing Piston
5.
Pad caliper interior with clean shop towels and use compressed air to remove piston. Use just enough air pressure to ease piston out of bore. Do
not blow piston out of bore.
WARNING: Do not place fingers in front of piston in an attempt to catch or protect it when applying compressed air. This could result
in serious injury.
Removing Dust Boot
