Disassembly Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Saturn L300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the piston from the caliper body by applying low pressure, non-lubricated, compressed air into the caliper inlet hole.
- Using a small wooden or plastic tool, remove the caliper dust boot seal from the caliper.
- Remove the piston seal from the groove in the caliper.
- Remove the bleeder valve and the bleeder valve cap from the caliper body.
- Clean all parts in clean denatured alcohol. Dry with non-lubricated, low pressure, compressed air. Make sure to blow out all passages in the caliper body and the bleeder valve.
- Inspect the piston for scoring, nicks, cracks, wear or corrosion. Replace the piston if any damage is found.
- Inspect the caliper body piston bore for scoring, nicks, wear, or corrosion. Crocus cloth can be used to remove light corrosion. If more extensive damage is present, replace the caliper.
- Inspect the seal groove in the caliper bore for nicks or burrs. If present, replace the caliper.
CAUTION:
Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution
in Cautions and Notices.
CAUTION:
To prevent bodily injury, make sure to keep fingers or other body parts away from piston during removal.
NOTE:
Pad interior of caliper body to provide a protective cushion for piston when it exits the caliper. This will protect piston from surface damage caused from piston/caliper body contact.
NOTE:
To prevent damage to caliper body bore, use a small wooden or plastic (not metal) device to extract seal.
IMPORTANT:
Do not hone the caliper bore.