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   - Install dust cap on the piston   - Install dust cap on the piston
   - Lubricate piston and cylinder with brake assembly fluid and reinsert piston into cylinder bore.   - Lubricate piston and cylinder with brake assembly fluid and reinsert piston into cylinder bore.
 +    - Check orientation of piston with heat shield before inserting piston into cylinder bore
     - Use a long screw driver or a long 1/4" extension across the top of the piston to help drive the piston down     - Use a long screw driver or a long 1/4" extension across the top of the piston to help drive the piston down
   - Seal dust cap along the collar of the cylinder bore   - Seal dust cap along the collar of the cylinder bore
   - Install new metal heat shields on top of the pistons   - Install new metal heat shields on top of the pistons
 +    - Use caliper piston compressor if necessary
   - Install new brake bleeder valves   - Install new brake bleeder valves
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-<caption>Caliper piston cleaned</caption>+<caption>Pay attention to piston orientation with metal heat shield</caption>
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-<caption>New square seals installed</caption> +<caption>Using a piston compressor to install heat shield</caption>
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-<caption>Using a 1/4" extension to help press down the piston</caption> +
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-<caption>Dust seal must be completely seated down</caption> +
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