13 BRAKING SYSTEM
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REAR BRAKE CALIPER
Removal
CAUTION: To prevent body damage, do
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not allow brake fluid to contact any area
1.
Disconnect the rear brake hose at the caliper and
place the free end of the hose in a suitable
container to collect brake fluid.
2.
Slacken the two pad retaining pins.
3.
Remove the caliper mounting bolts.
4.
Remove the brake caliper assembly.
2
1
2
1.
Pad Retaining Pins
2.
Caliper Mounting Bolts
Disassembly
1.
Press downwards on both pads and remove the
retaining pins. Remove the brake pads.
WARNING: To prevent injury, never place
fingers or hands inside the caliper
opening when removing the pistons. Always wear
eye, hand and face protection when using
compressed air. Eye, face and skin damage will
result from direct contact with compressed air.
2.
Cover the caliper opening with a clean, heavy
cloth and, using either compressed air or by
reconnecting the master cylinder and pumping
the brake lever, remove the pistons one at a time.
Inspection
1.
Check the piston and caliper bore for corrosion,
scoring and damage. Renew as necessary.
WARNING: Always renew caliper seals
and pistons after removal from the
caliper. An effective hydraulic seal can only be
made if new components are used.
A dangerous riding condition leading to an
a
ccident could result if this warning is ignored.
2.
Inspect the brake pads for damage and wear
beyond the service limit. Renew as necessary.
Assembly
WARNING: Never use mineral based
grease in any part of the braking system
or in any area where contact with the braking
system is possible. Mineral based grease will
damage the hydraulic seals in the calipers and
master cylinders.
A dangerous riding condition leading to an
accident could re
sult if this warning is ignored.
WARNING: Ensure that the caliper bores
do not become scratched during removal
and assembly.
A dangerous riding condition leading to an
accident c
o
uld
result if this warning is ignored.
1.
Fit new fluid seals to the caliper. Apply brake fluid
to the outside of the caliper piston and fluid
seal.
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Pistons
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Seals
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