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CHASSIS 8-67CALIPER REMOVAL AND DISASSEMBLY• Drain the brake fluid. (8-55)• Remove the brake pads. (8-65)• Place a rag underneath the union bolt to catch any split brakefluid.• Disconnect the brake hose by removing the brake hose unionbolt.• Remove the caliper from the caliper bracket.Do not reuse the brake fluid left over from previousservicing and stored for long periods.Brake fluid, if it leaks, will interfere with safe runningand discolor painted surfaces. Check the brake hoseand hose joints for cracks and fluid leakage.• Remove the brake pad spring 1.• Remove the spacer 2, boots 3 and 4 from the caliper.NOTE:Remove the spring 1 before removing the piston to prevent pistondamage.• Place a rag over the piston to prevent it from popping out andthen force out the piston using compressed air.Do not use high pressure air to prevent piston damage.• Remove the dust seal 5 and piston seal 6.Do not reuse the dust seal and piston seal to preventfluid leakage.