Front Brake Caliper Overhaul - Honda EP3 Service Manual

2002; 2003
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Front Brake Caliper Overhaul
Frequent inhalation of brake pad dust, regardless of material composition, could be hazardous to your health.
. Avoid breathing dust particles.
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Remove, disassemble, inspect, reassemble, and install the caliper, and note these items:
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immediately with water.
. To prevent dripping, cover disconnected hose joints with rags or shop towels.
. C l e a n a l l p a r t s i n b r a k e f l u i d a n d a i r d r y ; b l o w o u t a l l p a s s a g e s w i t h c o m p r e s s e d a i r .
. Before reassembling, check that all parts are free of dust and other foreign particles.
. Replace parts with new ones as specified in the illustration.
. Make sure no dirt or other foreign matter is allowed to contaminate the brake fluid,
' When reusing pads, always reinstallthem in their original pos itio ns to prevent loss of
braking efficiency.
. Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
' A l w a y s u s e H o n d a D O T 3 b r a k e f l u i d . N o n ' H o n d a b r a k e f l u i d c a n c a u s e c o r r o s i o n a n d s h o r t e n t h e l i f e o f t h e s v s t e m .
. Do not mix different brands of brake fluid as they may not be compatible.
. C o a t t h e p i s t o n , p i s t o n s e a l g r o o v e , a n d c a l i p e r b o r e w i t h c l e a n b r a k e f l u i d .
. Make sure no grease or oil gets on the brake discs or pads.
. Replace all rubber parts with new ones whenever disassembled.
. After installing the caliper, check the brake hose and line for leaks, interference, and twistinq.
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