Brake Caliper/Components - MZ 125 SX Repair Manual

4.1.9
Brake Caliper/Components
Brakes Front
Removal
1. Remove the brake caliper
(see 4.1.7 "Entire Brake Caliper").
2. Clean the brake fluid from the brake caliper (e.g. with brake
cleaner).
3. Remove the brake pads (see 4.1.8 "Brake Pads").
Attention!
Be careful of high pressure!
Always wear protective goggles.
The pistons may "shoot out" with significant velocity.
4. Press out the pistons by applying compressed air to the
connection hole.
5. Replace the seal rings in the brake caliper.
Moisten the rings with brake fluid.
Installation
Inspect the pistons and sliding pins for damage, corrosion, etc.
Inspect the seal collars.
Rubber components must be replaced by new parts in case of
damage or cracking or, in general, every 4 years.
1. Insert pistons.
2. Lightly grease the sliding pins, install them into the brake
caliper along with the adapter plate.
3. Pull the large and small seal collars exactly over the sliding
pins.
The slide covers must snap into the groove on the sliding
pin
4. Install the brake pads (see 4.1.8 "Brake Pads").
5. Install the adapter plate with brake caliper
(see 4.1.7 "Entire Brake Caliper").
80
Tightening torque:
Brake pad screws, pin:
Caliper screws:
05/02
8+
2
Nm
25+ 5 Nm
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