BRAKE CALIPER DISASSEMBLY
NOTE:
Before disassembling a caliper, drain brake fluid
from brake hose, master cylinder, brake caliper and
brake reservoir of their brake fluid.
1. Remove:
Removal steps:
• Using a wood of piece, lock the piston.
• Blow compressed air into the hose joint opening
a
Never try to pry out the pistons.
BRAKE CALIPER INSPECTION AND
REPAIR
Brake pads
Piston seals
Brake hose
Brake fluid
All internal brake components should be
cleaned only with new brake fluid. Do not use
solvents as they will cause seals to swell and
distort.
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BRAKE
• Pistons
• Piston seals
a to force out the pistons from the caliper body.
WARNING
Recommended brake component
replacement schedule
As required
Every two years
Every four years
Only when brakes are
disassembled.
WARNING
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