Rear Disc Brake: Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Suzuki Equator. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Use rubber grease when assembling.

Install the bleed valve and cap.
Apply clean brake fluid to the new piston seal (1) and insert the new piston seal (1) into the groove on the cylinder body.

Fig 1: Inserting Piston Seal Into Groove On Cylinder Body
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CAUTION: Do not reuse piston seal.
Apply clean brake fluid to the new piston boot (1). Cover the piston end (2) with the piston boot (1), and then install the cylinder side lip on the piston boot (1) securely into the groove on the cylinder body.

Fig 2: Installing Cylinder Side Lip On Piston Boot Securely Into Groove On Cylinder Body
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CAUTION:
- Do not reuse piston boot.
- Press pistons in evenly and vary the pressing points to prevent the cylinder inner wall from being damaged.
Install the piston (1) into the cylinder body and insert the piston boot (2) side lip into the piston groove as shown.

Fig 3: Identifying Piston And Piston Boot
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CAUTION: Press pistons in evenly and vary the pressing points to prevent the cylinder inner wall from being damaged.
Apply rubber grease to the sliding pin boots, then install sliding pins and sliding pin boots on the torque member.
Install the caliper body on the torque member. Refer to [REAR BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC ROTOR: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ].