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Piston and boot

  1. Before inserting piston (1) into cylinder, apply brake fluid to new cylinder boot (a) and piston (1). Install cylinder boot onto piston as shown in figure.
    Fig 1: Applying Brake Fluid To Cylinder Boot & Piston
    G04808402Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  2. Fit boot as it is in above figure into boot groove in cylinder with fingers.
    Fig 2: Identifying Boot Groove
    G04808403Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  3. Insert piston into cylinder by hand and fit boot in boot groove in piston.
    Fig 3: Inserting Piston Into Cylinder
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  4. To confirm that boot is fitted in its groove in cylinder properly, pull piston out of cylinder a little but do not take it all out.
    NOTE: Boot's face (1) should be at the same level from cylinder's face (2) all around.
    Fig 4: Identifying Boot & Cylinder Face
    G04808405Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  5. Install piston into cylinder by hand.

    Caliper 

    Before installing caliper (cylinder body) to carrier, check to ensure that guide pin (pin bolt) inserted in each caliper carrier hole can be moved smoothly in thrust direction.

    NOTE: Where temperature gets as low as -30°C in cold weather, use rubber grease whose viscosity varies very little even at -40°C (-40°F).
    Fig 5: Applying Rubber Grease To Slide Pin
    G04808406Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.