2-50 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Procedures
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Hold the pistons nearest the oil passage [A] with the
bands [B].
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Using compressed air, remove the pistons.
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Cover the caliper opening with a clean heavy cloth [A].
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Lightly apply compressed air [B] to the oil passage.
The piston in the brake caliper can crush hands and
fingers. Never place your hand or fingers in front of
the piston.
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Pull out the pistons by hand.
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Remove the dust seals [A] and fluid seals [B].
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Cut the bands.
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Repeat the previous step to remove the pistons from the
other side of the caliper body.
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Remove the bleed valve and rubber cap.
Front Caliper Assembly
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Clean the caliper parts except for the pads.
For cleaning the parts, use only disc brake fluid,
isopropyl alcohol, or ethyl alcohol.
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Install the bleed valve and rubber cap.
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Tighten:
Torque - Bleed Valves: 7.8 N·m (0.80 kgf·m, 69 in·lb)
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Replace the fluid seals [A] with new ones.
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Apply silicone grease to the fluid seals, and install them
into the cylinders by hand.
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Replace the dust seals [B] with new ones if they are dam-
aged.
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Apply silicone grease to the dust seals, and install them
into the cylinders by hand.
WARNING
NOTICE
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