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Teves/ATE Single Piston Caliper

Fig. 1 Component View Of Front Brake:




Fig. 2 Brake Pad Installation Direction:





Brake pads used in this caliper are directional, if pads are to be reinstalled mark them for location prior to removal.
Always remove some brake fluid from master cylinder reservoir prior to installing new pads. When caliper piston is pushed back, fluid is forced out of caliper and into reservoir. After pads are installed and seated, refill reservoir to MAX mark.
1. Raise and support vehicle, then remove front wheels.
2. Using a suitable pry bar, pry off brake pad retaining spring Fig. 1
3. Remove protective caps from caliper guide pin bushings.
4. Using a suitable Allen wrench, remove upper and lower guide pins from caliper and bushing.
5. Pull caliper from frame and support aside without placing brake fluid hose under a strain.
6. Remove pads from caliper frame and/or caliper housing.
7. Clean rust, scale and old adhesive from caliper, frame and slider surfaces, then lubricate slider surfaces and guide pins using a suitable brake grease.
8. Using a suitable piston compressor, push piston back into caliper housing.
9. Install brake pads, inner pad is installed to caliper, outer pad is installed to frame.
10. Arrow marked on each pad must be pointed down Fig. 2
11. Remove foil backing on outer brake pad only.
12. Place caliper in place onto frame, install caliper guide pins, then tighten to specifications.
13. Depress brake pedal several times to position caliper piston and seat brake pads.
14. Reverse remaining procedure, tighten to specification.