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BRAKE SYSTEM - CALIPER (continued)

P-26prose procedure

Piston Disassembly (continued)

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    Place a piece of wood in the caliper; then blow compressed air through the hole to force the piston out of the caliper.
    Illustration showing a piece of wood placed in the caliper and compressed air being blown through a hole to force the piston out of the caliper.
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Assembly

Piston

Piston Assembly

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    Insert the piston into the caliper and turn the adjustment gear counterclockwise with an Allen wrench to pull the piston in fully. (Turn the adjustment gear until it stops.)
    Illustration showing a hand using an Allen wrench to turn the adjustment gear counterclockwise on the caliper to pull the piston in fully during assembly.
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