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Front Brake Caliper: Reassembly

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 8 other vehicles, including the 1998 Suzuki X-90, 1998 Suzuki Swift, 1998 Suzuki Sidekick, 1998 Suzuki Esteem, and 1997 Suzuki X-90. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Apply brake caliper lubricant to piston seal and install piston seal into caliper bore groove. Apply caliper lube to piston, cylinder bore and inside dust boot. Install dust boot onto piston.
  2. Position piston with boot into caliper bore and install dust boot lip into cylinder groove. Press piston into caliper bore, ensuring boot remains in groove. Install dust boot retaining ring. Apply brake caliper lube or rubber grease to caliper bushing guide sleeve or slider pins and inner portion of sleeve boots, and install caliper.
Fig 1: Identifying Front Disc Brake Components (Esteem & Swift)
G96C19390Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Fig 2: Identifying Front Disc Brake Components (Sidekick & X90)
G96F19393Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
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