Front Brake Caliper Disassembly And Assembly - Suzuki RMX450Z Service Manual

3) Remove the brake caliper by removing its mounting
bolts (2).
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Installation
Install the brake caliper in the reverse order of removal.
Pay attention to the following points:
• Tighten each bolt to the specified torque.
Tightening torque
Front brake caliper mounting bolt (a): 25 N·m (2.5
kgf-m, 18.0 lbf-ft)
• After setting the brake hose union between the
stoppers, tighten the union bolt to the specified
torque.
CAUTION
!
The seal washers should be replaced with
new ones to prevent fluid leakage.
Tightening torque
Brake hose union bolt (b): 23 N·m (2.3 kgf-m, 16.5
lbf-ft)
(a)
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• Bleed air from the brake system after installing the
caliper. Refer to "Air Bleeding from Brake Fluid
Circuit" in Section 4A (Page 4A-3).
• Check the brake fluid leakage and brake operation.
CAUTION
!
Brake fluid, if it leaks, will interfere with safe
running and discolor painted surfaces.
Check the brake hose and hose joints for
cracks and fluid leakage.

Front Brake Caliper Disassembly and Assembly

Refer to "Front Brake Caliper Removal and Installation"
(Page 4B-2).
Disassembly
1) Remove the brake pads. Refer to "Front Brake Pad
Replacement" (Page 4B-2).
2) Remove the spring (1).
3) Remove the caliper bracket (2) from the caliper.
4) Remove the boots (3) and (4).
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Front Brakes: 4B-3
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