BRAKES
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ASSEMBLY OF CALIPER
1. Insert seal into groove by rolling the index
finger over the seal
NOTE:
When assembling the seal, ensure in the cylinder
groove is free from damage, the bore is smeared
with oil. Apply (smear) enough grease to the seal
before assembly, inspect the seal for no cut, tear
damage and splashes, and after assembly ensure
the seal has been seated well in the groove by
rolling the index finger over the seal.
2. Insert boot piston into boot groove by rolling
the index finger over the boot seating area.
NOTE:
When assembling the boot piston, ensure in the
cylinder boot groove is free from damage, the
bore is smeared with oil. Apply (smear) enough
grease to the boot piston (inside and boot contact
area) before assembly, inspect the boot piston for
no cut, tear, damage and splashes, and after
assembly ensure the boot piston has been seated
well in the boot groove, By rolling the index finger
over the boot seating area.
3. Place the new piston on the boot piston
assembled, and apply air to the cylinder
through inlet port, when boot filled with air
press the piston into the cylinder
simultaneously cut air supply.
NOTE:
Before assembling piston, ensure/inspect that the
piston is free from damage, dent, spiral mark and
any material defects; apply (smear) enough
oil/grease on the outer diameter and groove.