CHASSIS 6-51
CALIPER REMOVAL AND DISASSEMBLY
• Drain the brake fluid. (6-50)
• Remove the brake pads. (6-50)
• Disconnect the brake hoses by removing the brake hose union
bolts.
NOTE:
Place a rag underneath the union bolt on the brake caliper to
catch any spilt brake fluid.
• Remove the brake calipers by removing the caliper mounting
bolts.
NOTE:
Slightly loosen the caliper housing bolts before removing the cali-
per mounting bolts to facilitate later disassembly.
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Never reuse the brake fluid left over from previous ser-
vicing and stored for long periods of time.
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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.
• Separate the caliper halves to remove the caliper housing bolts.
• Remove the O-ring.
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Replace the O-ring with a new one.
• Place a rag over the pistons to prevent they 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.
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