Front Brake Caliper Parts Inspection - Suzuki Intruder VZ1500 Service Manual

4B-5 Front Brakes:
Brake caliper
• Wash the caliper bores and pistons with specified
brake fluid. Particularly wash the dust seal grooves
and piston seal grooves.
BF: Brake fluid (DOT 4)
CAUTION
!
• Wash the caliper components with fresh
brake fluid before reassembly. Never use
cleaning solvent or gasoline to wash them.
• Do not wipe the brake fluid off after
washing the components.
• When washing the components, use the
specified brake fluid. Never use different
types of fluid or cleaning solvent such as
gasoline, kerosine or the others.
• Apply the brake fluid to piston seal (1) and dust seal
(2).
CAUTION
!
Replace the piston seals (1) and dust seals
(2) with new ones.
BF: Brake fluid (DOT 4)
• Install the piston seals as shown in the figure.
2
1
• Apply grease to the two pins.
: Grease 99000–25100 (SUZUKI SILICONE
GREASE or equivalent)
• Install the brake caliper carrier (3) to the brake caliper.
• Install the brake pads. Refer to "Front Brake Pad
Replacement (Page 4B-2)".
• Install the brake caliper and brake hose. Refer to
"Front Brake Caliper Removal and Installation
(Page 4B-3)" and "Front Brake Hose Routing Diagram
in Section 4A (Page 4A-1)".

Front Brake Caliper Parts Inspection

Refer to "Front Brake Caliper Disassembly and
Assembly (Page 4B-3)".
Brake Caliper Cylinder
Inspect the brake caliper cylinder wall for nicks,
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scratches or other damage. If any damage is found,
replace the caliper with a new one.
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