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BRAKES
Caliper Disassembly
1. Remove brake pad adjuster screw (A).
2. Push upper pad retainer pin inward and slip brake pads past
edge, if pads are still installed.
3. Remove mounting bracket (B) and dust boot (C).
4. Remove piston (D) and square O-rings (E) from the caliper
body (F).
5. Clean the caliper body, piston, and retaining bracket with
brake cleaner or alcohol.
NOTE: Be sure to clean seal grooves in caliper
body.
Caliper Inspection
Inspect caliper body for nicks, scratches or wear. Measure bore
size and compare to specifications. Replace if damage is evident
or if worn beyond service limit.
6. Inspect piston for nicks, scratches, wear or damage.
Measure diameter and replace if damaged or worn beyond
service limit.
7. Inspect the brake disc and pads as outlined for brake pad
replacement in this chapter.
Pads
A
B
C
D
E
F
= In. / mm.
Caliper Piston Bore I.D.:
Std: 1.505” (38.23 mm)
Service Limit: 1.507” (38.28 mm)
= In. / mm.
Caliper Piston O.D.:
Std: 1.500” (38.10 mm)
Service Limit: 1.498” (38.05 mm)
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