Swinging caliper, rear wheel, reconditioning
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Swinging caliper, rear wheel, reconditioning
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Remove the brake pads, see Brake discs and pads, Adjustment and replacement.
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Remove the hydraulic body, see
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3.
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Clean the hydraulic body.
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4.
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Press out the brake piston by blowing compressed air through the hose connection.
Warning
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Mind your fingers as the brake piston flies out.
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5.
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Remove the dust cap and piston seal.
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6.
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Check for damage due to wear.
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Lubricate the piston sealing ring with the grease supplied in the kit. Also pack the dust cap with grease.
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Fit the new piston seal in the brake cylinder's inner groove.
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3.
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Fit the dust cap over the brake piston.
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Press the dust cap's collar into the brake cylinder's outer groove.
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5.
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Press the piston into the brake cylinder by such an amount that the dust cap fastens in the brake piston's groove.
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6.
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Fit the brake pads, see Brake discs and pads, Adjustment and replacement.
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7.
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Fit the hydraulic body, see
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