Caliper Removal; Caliper Disassembly - Suzuki GW250 Service Manual

8-66 CHASSIS

CALIPER REMOVAL

• Drain the brake fluid. (8-54)
• Place a clean rag underneath the union bolt on the brake cali-
per to catch any split brake fluid.
• Remove the brake hose from the caliper by removing the
union bolt 1 and catch the brake fluid in a suitable recepta-
cle.
• Remove the brake pads. (8-64)
• Remove the brake caliper from the caliper bracket.

CALIPER DISASSEMBLY

• Remove the brake pad spring 1.
• Remove the spacer 2 and rubber boot 3.
• Place a clean rag over the piston to prevent it from popping
out and then force out the piston using compressed air.
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Fingers can get caught between piston and caliper
body when removing the piston.
Do not place your fingers on the piston when remov-
ing the piston.
Do not use high pressure air to prevent piston dam-
age.
• Remove the dust seal 4 and piston seal 5.