9-20 BRAKES
Fig. 77 Use extreme caution when removing the piston se
NOT scratch the caliper bore
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Fig. 78 Use the proper size driving tool and a mallet to pr
seal the boots in the caliper housing
perly
- If equipped, remove the anti-rattle clip.
- Use a prytool to remove the caliper boot, being careful not to
scratch the housing bore. - Remove the piston seals from the groove in the caliper bore.
- Carefully loosen the brake bleeder valve cap and valve from the
caliper housing. - Inspect the caliper bores, pistons and mounting threads for scoring
or excessive wear. - Use crocus cloth to polish out light corrosion from the piston and
bore. - Clean all parts with denatured alcohol and dry with compressed air.
To assemble: - Lubricate and install the bleeder valve and cap.
- Install the new seals into the caliper bore grooves, making sure they
are not twisted. - Lubricate the piston bore.
- Install the pistons and boots into the bores of the calipers and push
to the bottom of the bores. - Use a suitable driving tool to seat the boots in the housing.
- Install the caliper in the vehicle.
- Install the wheel and tire assembly, then carefully lower the vehicle.
- Properly bleed the brake system.
Brake Disc (Rotor)
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Front
1991-1994 MODELS
» See Figures 80 and 81
- Raise the vehicle and support it safely.
- Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove the brake caliper.
- On 2WD vehicles, remove the grease cap, cotter pin and nut from
the hub. Remove the rotor from the vehicle. - On 4WD vehicles, remove the locknut and washer from the free
wheeling hub. Remove the adjusting nut and thrust washer. Remove the hub
with disc together with the outer bearing.
To install: - Before installing the rotor, thoroughly clean and repack the wheel
bearings, using MP grease. Coat inside the hub and cap with MP grease.
Fig. 79 There are tools, such as this Mighty-Vac, availabl
assist in proper brake system bleeding
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Fig. 80 Remove and support the brake caliper