6-70 CHASSIS
CALIPER REMOVAL AND DISASSEMBLY
• Remove the union bolt 1 and catch the brake fluid in a suitable
receptacle.
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Never reuse the brake fluid left over from previous ser-
vicing and stored for long periods.
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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.
• Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts 2 and torque link
bolt 3.
NOTE:
Slightly loosen the caliper housing bolts
4
to facilitate later dis-
assembly before removing the caliper mounting bolts.
• Remove the brake pads. ( 6-69)
• Remove the caliper housing bolts 4.
• Separate the caliper halves.
• Remove the O-ring 5.
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Replace the O-ring with a new one.
• Place a rag over the piston to prevent it from popping out and
then force out the pistons using compressed air.
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Do not use high pressure air to prevent piston damage.
• Remove the dust seals and piston seals.
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Do not reuse the dust seals and piston seals to pre-
vent fluid leakage.
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