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FS III Front Brake Caliper


Overview

CAUTION! Before working on the brake system, read CAUTIONS and WARNINGS.

Notes:
^ Install all parts in repair kit.
^ New brake calipers are filled with brake fluid and are prebled.
^ When assembling, apply thin coat of grease G052 150 A2 to brake cylinders, pistons and seals.





1 - Dust boot
^ Do not damage when inserting piston
2 - Piston
3 - Brake caliper housing
4 - Piston seal

Special tools and equipment





^ 3409 Wedge
^ Piston resetting tool

Removing





^ Force piston out of brake caliper housing using compressed air.

CAUTION!
^ Place a piece of wood in the recess to prevent damaging the piston.
^ Use only enough air pressure to force piston out.

WARNING! Always wear safety goggles when working with compressed air.





^ Remove piston seal using wedge 3409.

CAUTION! When removing, use care to ensure that the cylinder bore is not damaged.

Installing
^ Install new piston seal in caliper.
^ Lubricate piston and cylinder bore lightly using grease G052 150 A2.





^ Install dust boot with outer sealing lip on piston.





^ Hold piston in front of caliper and insert inner sealing lip into groove in cylinder using wedge 3409.





^ Press piston into brake caliper housing using piston resetting tool.
^ The outer sealing lip of the dust boot must slip into the piston groove.