Brake Caliper Removal; Brake Caliper Disassembly - Honda VT600C Shadow VLX Service Manual

BRAKE CALl P E R
R E M OVAL
Place a clean container under the caliper and disconnect the
brake hose from the caliper by removing the oil bolt and sealing
washers.
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CAUTION
A void spilling brake fluid on painted surfaces.
Remove the brake pads ( page 1 4- 5 ) .
D I SA S S E M BLY
Remove the following:
- pad spring and pin bolt boot from the caliper
- retainer spring and pin bolt boot from the bracket
If necessary, apply compressed air to the caliper fluid inlet to
get the piston out. Place a shop rag under the caliper to cush­
ion the piston when it is expelled . Use the air i n short spurts.
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CAUTION
Do not bring the nozzle too close to th inlet.
Push the dust seals and piston seals in, lift them out and dis­
card the m .
NOTE
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The seals must be replaced whenever they are removed.
Clean the seal grooves with clean brake fluid .
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CAUTION
Be careful not to damage the piston sliding sur faces.
I N S P ECTI O N
Check the pistons for scoring, scratches o r other faults.
Measure the piston O . D .
S E RV I C E LI M IT: '88,'89.'9 1 -'93: 30. 1 6 m m ( 1 . 1 87 i n )
After'93:
Check the caliper cylinder for scoring, scratches or other
faults .
Measure the caliper cylinder I . D .
S E RV I C E L I M IT: '88.'89.'9 1 -'93: 30.29 m m ( 1 . 1 93 in)
After'93:
26.93 m m ( 1 .060 in)
27.06 m m ( 1 .065 in)
HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKE
( 1 ) PISTON SEAL
(2) DUST SEAL
1 4- 1 1