Front Brake Caliper Disassembly/Assembly - Honda Nighthawk CB 750 1991 Service Manual

Brake System
Front Brake Caliper Disassembly/Assembly
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:PISTON SEALS,
PISTONS
Brake dust may contain asbestos fibers.
Never use an air hose or dry brush to clean brake assemblies. Use an OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner or alternate method
approved by OSHA, designed to minimize the hazard caused by airborne asbestos fibers.
asbestos fiber have been found t o cause respiratory disease and cancer.
Keep grease off of brake disc and pads.
CAUTION
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A contaminated brake disc or pad reduces stopping power. Discard contaminated pads and clean a contaminated
disc with a high quality brake degreasing agent.
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Spilled brake fluid will damage painted, plastic, or rubber parts. Cover these parts w h e n servicing the brake
system.
Requisite Service
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Brake pad removal/installation (page 12-21
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Front brake caliper removal/installation (page 12-51 -
Brake fluid replacementlair bleeding (section 17 of the Common Service Manual)
Procedure
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Remarks
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Disassembly Order
Pad spring
Caliper bracket
Bracket pin bolt boot
Caliper pin bolt boot
Bracket pin bolt
Caliper pin bolt
Caliper piston
Dust seal
Piston seal
Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly
Note the spring direction as shown.
Install into the bracket groove securely.
Apply a locking agent t o the threads before torquing. Apply
silicone grease to the pin.
Install them with the concaved side away from the pads.
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Be careful not to damage the piston sliding surface
w h e n removing seals.