Suzuki Samurai 1986, Service Manual

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Caliper
After taking down the wheel, remove piston and
piston seal according to the following procedure,
1) Clean outside of reservoir.
2) Take out fluid with a syringe or such.
3)
Wipe caliper clean.
4) Disconnect brake flexible hose from caliper
body (cylinder).
Fig. 19-21
6) Blow compressed air into cylinder through
bolt hole where flexible hose was fitted. With
this air pressure, the piston can be pushed out
of cylinder.
WARNING:
Do not apply too highly compressed air
which will cause piston to jump out of
cylinder. It should be taken out gradually
with moderately compressed air. Do not
place your fingers in front of the piston
when using compressed air to push it out
Fig. 19-23
5) Remove caliper (cylinder) and bolt. For
removal of caliper and pads, refer to steps 1)
through 5) of brake pad removal in this
section (p. 19-14).
Fig. 19-22
7) Remove piston seal using a thin blade like a
thickness gauge, etc.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage inside (bore side)
of cylinder.
Fig. 19-24
19-15