Brake Caliper Inspection - Suzuki VL800 Service Manual

7-12 CHASSIS
• Remove the brake pads. ("7-10)
• Remove the insulator.
• Remove the brake caliper holder.
• Remove the spring.
• Place a rag over the brake caliper pistons to prevent them from
popping out, and then force out the pistons using compressed
air.
!
Do not use extremely high pressure to remove the brake
caliper pistons, otherwise damage to the pistons will re-
sult.
• Remove the dust seals and piston sea s.
!
Do not reuse the dust seals and piston seals to prevent
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 cali-
per 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.