5-60 CHASSIS
BRAKE CALIPER REMOVAL AND
DISASSEMBLY
• Drain brake fluid. (!5-59)
• Slightly loosen the brake caliper housing bolts
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1 to facilitate
later disassembly before removing the brake caliper.
• Disconnect the brake hose from the brake caliper by remov-
ing the brake hose union bolt
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2.
NOTE:
Place a rag underneath the union bolt to catch any spilt of brake
fluid.
• Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts
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3.
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• Remove the brake pads. (!5-58)
• Remove the brake caliper housing bolts
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4.
• Separate the brake caliper halves.
• Remove the O-ring
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5.
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Brake fluid, if it leaks, will interfere with safe running
and discolor painted surfaces. Check the brake hose
and hose joints for cracks and fluid leakage.
Replace the O-ring
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5 with a new one.