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b. Remove the brake caliper piston dust seal
and the brake caliper piston seal.
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EAM30032
CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER
1. Check:
• Brake caliper piston "1"
Rust/scratches/wear Replace the brake
caliper piston.
• Brake caliper cylinder "2"
Scratches/wear Replace the brake caliper
assembly.
• Brake caliper body "3"
Cracks/damage Replace the brake caliper
assembly.
• Brake fluid delivery passages
(brake caliper body)
Obstruction Blow out with compressed air.
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EWA19220
WARNING
When the brake caliper is disassembled, re-
place the brake caliper piston seal and the
brake caliper piston dust seal with new ones.
2. Check:
• Brake caliper bracket
Crack/damage Replace.
EAM30033
ASSEMBLING THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER
EWA19230
WARNING
• Before installation, clean and lubricate the
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FRONT BRAKE
internal parts. Use new brake fluid for
cleaning and lubricating.
• Never use solvents on internal brake com-
ponents as they will cause the piston seals
to swell and distort.
• When the brake caliper is disassembled, re-
place the brake caliper piston seal and the
brake caliper piston dust seal with new
ones.
Specified brake fluid
DOT 4
EAM30034
INSTALLING THE BRAKE CALIPER PISTON
1. Clean:
• Brake caliper
• Brake caliper piston seal
• Brake caliper piston dust seal
• Brake caliper piston
Use brake fluid for cleaning.
2. Install:
• Brake caliper piston seal "1"
• Brake caliper piston dust seal "2"
EWA19240
WARNING
Always use new brake caliper piston seal
and brake caliper piston dust seal.
TIP
• Apply the silicone grease on the brake caliper
piston seal and brake caliper piston dust seal.
• Fit the brake caliper piston seal and the brake
caliper piston dust seal into the grooves in the
brake caliper correctly.
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3. Install:
• Brake caliper piston "1"
TIP
Apply the brake fluid on the piston outer surface.
ECA24450
NOTICE
• Install the piston with its side "a" facing the
brake caliper.
New
New
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