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BODY AND STEERING
5. Remove the four (4) O-rings from the caliper body. Note
the orientation of the O-rings for reassembly. Clean the
caliper body, piston, and retaining bracket with brake
cleaner or alcohol.
NOTE: Be sure to clean grooves in caliper body. Do
not use a petroleum based spray to clean the
caliper.
Inspection
1. Inspect caliper body for nicks, scratches or wear. Measure
bore size and check for out of round. Replace if damage is
evident or if worn.
2. Inspect piston for nicks, scratches, wear or damage.
Measure diameter and replace if damaged or worn beyond
service limit.
3. Inspect the brake disc and pads as outlined for brake pad
replacement this section. See “BRAKE PAD
INSPECTION” in this chapter.
NOTE: O-ring grooves are size-specific
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