Front Brake Caliper - Buell S1 Lightning 1996 Manual

TOOL INFORMATION
Use the BRAKE CALIPER PISTON REMOVER (Part No. B-
42079) to simplify front caliper piston removal.
1. Attach caliper half to tool.
a. See Figure 11. Attach outside caliper half using two
screws.
b. See Figure 12. Attach inside caliper half using two
screws and two nuts.
WARNING
When using air pressure to remove pistons from caliper,
pistons may be ejected with considerable force. Wear
safety glasses and heavy gloves to prevent personal
injury.
CAUTION
Exercise care to avoid dropping piston on hard surface.
Any damage requires piston replacement.
2. If removing pistons from outside caliper half, place a
gloved finger over the banjo bolt hole.
3. See Figure 13. Apply low pressure air to force the pistons
from the caliper bores.
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FRONT BRAKE CALIPER

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Banjo bolt hole
Figure 11. Outside Caliper Half
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Figure 12. Inside Caliper Half
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Figure 13. Using Air Pressure to Remove Pistons
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