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Caliper Piston Removal
Secure a piece of rubber mat on a bench vise, or similar flat secure
Secure a piece of rubber mat on a bench vise, or similar flat secure
surface.
surface.
Position one caliper half flat and firmly with the caliper body fluid port
Position one caliper half flat and firmly with the caliper body fluid port
over the edge of the vise.
over the edge of the vise.
Align the blow chuck nozzle with the caliper body fluid port.
Align the blow chuck nozzle with the caliper body fluid port.
Press the caliper down firmly, then blow air into the caliper body port
Press the caliper down firmly, then blow air into the caliper body port
with one quick burst. The largest piston, closest to the port should
with one quick burst. The largest piston, closest to the port should
dislodge from the caliper. An audible 'pop' sound may be heard.
dislodge from the caliper. An audible 'pop' sound may be heard.
The large piston should remain in the piston port, flush with the flat
The large piston should remain in the piston port, flush with the flat
surface of the caliper body. DO NOT remove the large piston.
surface of the caliper body. DO NOT remove the large piston.
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CAUTION - EYE HAZARD
Wear safety glasses.
The caliper piston may dislodge rapidly from the caliper, which can
lead to bodily injury or damage to the parts. Point the caliper piston
toward a rubber surface before forcing air into the caliper.
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Rubber mat/pad
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Rubber-tipped blow chuck nozzle
Rubber mat/pad
