SW1 L4-1.9L SOHC VIN 8 (1996)
Brake Caliper: Service and Repair
Rear
Removal/Installation
1.
Raise and support vehicle.
2.
Remove wheel assemblies.
3.
Disconnect caliper brake fluid lines and plug opening.
4.
Slip parking brake cable end from brake lever, then using cable release tool No. SA9151BR or equivalent, remove cable outer housing.
5.
Remove caliper lock pin and guide pin.
6.
Remove caliper from caliper support, ensuring not to damage pin boots.
7.
Remove lock pin and guide pins from caliper support.
8.
Reverse procedure to install.
Disassembly/Assembly
Fig. 5 Rear Caliper Piston Removal
DISASSEMBLE
1.
Inspect lock pin and guide pin boots for damage. replace as required.
2.
Inspect piston boot and lock pin for damage, replace as required.
3.
Using suitable small screwdriver, remove piston boot ring and boot.
4.
Pad caliper interior with suitable cushion, then apply non-lubricated compressed air to caliper inlet hole to remove piston Fig. 5.
5.
Remove piston seal, then bleeder valve and cap.
6.
Clean all parts in clean denatured alcohol, then dry with non-lubricated compressed air, then blow out all caliper body and bleeder valve passages.
7.
Inspect piston for damage, replace as required.
8.
Inspect caliper bore for damage, slight corrosion may be removed using suitable crocus cloth, is excessive damage, replace caliper. Do not hone
caliper bore.
9.
Inspect seal groove for damage, replace as required.
Fig. 6 Rear Caliper Piston Installation
ASSEMBLE
1.
Install bleeder valve and cap.
2.
Lubricate piston seal using clean brake fluid, then install, ensuring seal is not twisted.
3.
Install lubricated piston boot to piston.
4.
Install lubricated piston to body, push piston by hand, then install tool No. SA91110NE or equivalent to piston slots, rotate piston clockwise to
install, Fig. 6.
