Rearbrake Caliper; Disassembly; Inspection; Assembly - Triumph DAYTONA 675 Service Manual

Rear Brake Caliper
Removal
Warning
Before starting work, ensure the motorcycle is stabilised
and adequately supported. This will help prevent it from
falling and causing injury to the operator or damage to
the motorcycle.
A
Caution
To prevent paint damage, do not spill brake fluid onto
any area of the bodywork. Spilled brake fluid will
damage paintwork.
1. Disconnect the rear brake hose at the caliper and
place the free end of the hose in a suitable container
to collect the brake fluid.
2. Remove the caliper mounting bolts.
3. Remove the brake caliper assembly.
1. Caliper mounting bolts

Disassembly

1. Remove the plug protecting the pad retaining pin.
2. Remove the pad retaining pin.
3. Remove the brake pads and anti-rattle spring.
Warning
To prevent iniury, never place fingers or hands inside
the caliper opening when removing the piston. Always
wear eye, hand and face protection when using
compressed air. Eye, face and skin damage will result
from d irect contact w i th co mpressed a ir.
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4. Cover the caliper opening with a clean, heavy cloth
and, using either compressed air or by reconnecting
the master cylinder and pumping the brake lever,
remove the piston.

Inspection

1. Check the piston and caliper bore for corrosion,
scoring and damage. Renew as necessary.
Warning
Always renew caliper seals and pistons after removal
from the caliper. An effective hydraulic seal can only be
made if new components are used.
A dangerous riding condition leading to an accident
could result if this warning is ignored.
2. Inspect the brake pads for damage and wear beyond
the service limit. Renew as necessary.

Assembly

Warning
Never use mineral based grease (such as lithium or
copper based grease) in any area where contact with the
braking system hydraulic seals and dust seals is possible.
Mineral based grease will damage the hydraulic seals
and dust seals in the calipers and master cylinders.
Damage caused by contact with mineral based grease
may reduce braking efficiency resulting in an accident.
A Warning
Ensure that the caliper bores do not become scratched
during removal and assembly.
A dangerous riding condition leading to an accident
could result if this warning is ignored.
Brakes
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