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Caliper Guide Pin Boot

REMOVAL
1. Remove brake pads.
2. Remove remaining bolts securing caliper body to carrier.
3. Release caliper body from carrier. Tie aside. Do not strain hydraulic hose.
4. Remove 2 guide pins. Collect boot from each guide pin.

CHECK
1. Clean guide pins, bores and boots.
2. Inspect guide pins and bores. Renew guide pins if scored or excessively corroded.
3. Inspect boots for splits. Replace as necessary.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: If new guide pin boots are to be fitted, lubricate with grease supplied. If existing boots are to be re-used, lubricate with Kluber Syntheso GLK 1, or equivalent, grease.

1. Install guide pins and boots. Ensure boots locate correctly.
2. Untie caliper body, position to carrier. Install upper guide pin bolt. Tighten to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.)
3. Install brake pads.