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Removing and installing front brake caliper piston > < Repairing Girling front brake calipers
Assembly overview - Girling front brake calipers
   
Assembly overview - Girling front brake calipers
  Note
t  When carrying out repairs install all parts supplied in repair kit.
t  Apply thin coat of brake fluid to brake cylinder, piston and sealing ring.
1 - Dust cap
2 - Bleed valve
q   Apply thin coat of brake cylinder paste to threads before screwing in.
3 - Brake caliper housing
4 - Self-locking bolts, 35 Nm
q   Renew
q   When loosening and tightening, counter hold on guide pin.
5 - Sealing ring
q   Removing and installing → Chapter.
6 - Piston
q   Removing and installing → Chapter.
q   First coat piston lightly with brake fluid.
7 - Protective cap
q   Do not damage when inserting piston.
8 - Brake carrier with guide pins and protective caps
q   Supplied as replacement part, assembled with sufficient grease on guide pins.
q   If protective caps or guide pins are damaged, install repair kit. Use grease sachet supplied to lubricate guide pins.

   

Removing and installing front brake caliper piston > < Repairing Girling front brake calipers