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Disassembly and Assembly of Brake Caliper: Disassembly

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  1. Remove pads from cylinder body.
  2. Remove sliding sleeve and boot from cylinder body.
  3. Place a wooden block as shown, and blow air from union bolt mounting hole to remove piston and piston boot.
    CAUTION: Do not get your fingers caught in piston.
    Fig 1: Removing Piston And Piston Boot
    G03609028Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Remove piston seal from cylinder body using suitable tool.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage cylinder inner wall.
    Fig 2: Removing Piston Seal From Cylinder Body Using Suitable Tool
    G03609029Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.