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D. Brake Inspection and Repair
Recommended Brake Component Replacement
Schedule:
. . . . . . . . . . .
Brake pads.
Piston seal, dust seal
. . . . . . . . . .
Brake hoses.
. . . . . . . . . . .
Brake fluid
1. Replace caliper piston if it is scratched.
2. Replace any brake pad worn beyond limits.
Replace brake pads as a set.
CHECK WEAR ON DISC BRAKE PAD
Wear limit: front and rear
See Caliper Pad Replacement procedure for
parts t o be replaced when pads are replaced.
3. Replace piston and dust seals if damaged. Re-
place seals every two years.
4. Inspect master cylinder body. Replace if
scratched. Clean all passages with new brake
fluid.
5.
Inspect brake hoses. Replace every four years
or if cracked, frayed or damaged.
.As required
. . . .
.Every two years
.Every four years
.Replace only when
brakesare disassembled
PAD THICKNESS
WEAR LIMIT LINE (RED)
5.5mm (0.18 in.)
6. Check for wear and deflection o f disc (front
and rear).
Maximum deflection: 0.15mm (.006 in.)
Minimum disc thickness: 6.5mm (0.26 in.)
I f disc is worn beyond minimum thickness or
deflection exceeds specified amount, replace
disc.
E. Brake Reassembly
1. All internal parts should be cleaned in new
brake fluid. Internal parts should be lubricated
with brake fluid when installed.
2. Caliper Reassembly
Replace the following parts whenever a caliper
is disassembled: bleed screw and cap, boot
bushing, piston seal, dust seal, retaining ring.
I
BLEED SCREW
BUSH BOOT
RETAINING RING
a. Install piston seal and piston. Place caliper
cylinder into caliper frame.
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