Brake Caliper Inspection; Brake Caliper Reassembly And Remounting - Suzuki drz 400E Service Manual

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Place a rag over the brake caliper piston to prevent them
from popping out and then force out the piston using com-
pressed air.
Do not use extremely high pressure air to remove the
brake caliper piston, otherwise damage to the piston
will result.
Remove the dust seals and piston seals.
Do not reuse the dust seals and piston seals to pre-
vent fluid leakage.

BRAKE CALIPER INSPECTION

BRAKE CALIPER ......................................................
BRAKE CALIPER PISTON ........................................
RUBBER PARTS .......................................................
BRAKE CALIPER REASSEMBLY AND
REMOUNTING
Reassemble and remount the brake caliper in the reverse order
of removal and disassembly. Pay special attention to the follow-
ing points:
Wash the caliper bores and pistons with the specified brake
fluid. Thoroughly wash the dust seal grooves and piston seal
grooves.
Specification and classification: DOT 4
Wash the brake caliper components with new brake
fluid before reassembly.
Do not wipe the brake fluid off after washing the com-
ponents.
When washing the components, use the specified
brake fluid. Never use different types of fluid or clean-
ing solvents such as gasoline, kerosine, etc.
Replace the removed piston seals and dust seals
with new ones.
Apply brake fluid to all of the seals, brake caliper
bores and pistons before reassembly.
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