Brake Caliper Inspection - Suzuki VZ800 Service Manual

8-54 CHASSIS
• Remove the brake pads. (8-52)
• Remove the insulator 3.
• Remove the brake caliper holder 4.
• Remove the spring 5.
• Place a rag over the brake caliper pistons to prevent them
from popping out, and then force out the pistons using com-
pressed air.

Do not use extremely high pressure to remove the
brake caliper pistons, otherwise damage to the pis-
tons will result.
• Remove the dust seals 6 and piston seals 7.

Do not reuse the dust seals and piston seals to pre-
vent fluid leakage.

BRAKE CALIPER INSPECTION

BRAKE CALIPER
Inspect each brake caliper cylinder wall for nicks, scratches or
other damage. If any damages are found, replace the brake cal-
iper with a new one.
BRAKE CALIPER PISTONS
Inspect the brake caliper pistons for any scratches or other dam-
age. If any damages are found, replace the piston with a new
one.