Brake Caliper Removal And Disassembly - Suzuki LT-Z250 Service Manual

7-20 CHASSIS
Connect a clear hose to the air bleeder valve and insert the
other end of the hose into a receptacle.
Loosen the air bleeder valve and pump the brake lever until
the old brake fluid is completely out of the brake system.
Close the air bleeder valve and disconnect the clear hose. Fill
the reservoir with new brake fluid to the upper end of the
inspection window.
" Brake air bleeder valve: 6.0 N•m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.4 lb-ft)
$
* Never reuse the brake fluid left over from previous
servicing and which has been stored for long peri-
ods of time.
* Bleed air from the brake system.
(!2-16)
BRAKE CALIPER REMOVAL AND
DISASSEMBLY
Remove the front wheel. (!7-11)
Disconnect the brake hose from the brake caliper by remov-
ing the brake hose union bolt 1 and allow the brake fluid to
drain into a suitable receptacle.
Remove the brake caliper by removing the brake caliper
mounting bolts 2.
Remove the brake pads. (!7-19)
(
Brake fluid, if it leaks, will interfere with safe running
and discolor painted surfaces. Check the brake hose,
brake pipe and hose joints for cracks and oil leakage.
Remove the spring 3.