FRONT BRAKE
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brake calipers.
NOTE:
Before removing the brake caliper, drain the
brake fluid from the entire brake system.
1. Remove:
● Union bolt “1”
● Copper washers “2”
● Brake hose
NOTE:
Put the end of the brake hose into a container
and pump out the brake fluid carefully.
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DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT BRAKE
CALIPERS
The following procedure applies to both of the
brake calipers.
1. Remove:
● Brake caliper pistons “1”
● Dust seals “2”
● Brake caliper piston seals “3”
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a. Blow compressed air into the brake hose joint
opening “a” to force out the piston from the
brake caliper.
WARNING
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● Cover the brake caliper piston with a rag.
Be careful not to get injured when the pis-
ton is expelled from the brake master cylin-
der.
● Never try to pry out the brake caliper pis-
ton.
b. Remove the brake caliper piston seals.
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CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS
1. Check:
● Brake caliper pistons “1”
Rust/scratches/wear → Replace the brake
caliper pistons.
● Brake caliper cylinders “2”
Scratches/wear → Replace the brake caliper
assembly.
● Brake caliper body “3”
Cracks/damage → Replace the brake caliper
assembly.
● Brake fluid delivery passages
(brake caliper body)
Obstruction → Blow out with compressed air.
WARNING
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Whenever a brake caliper is disassembled,
replace the piston seals.
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Recommended brake component replacement
schedule
Brake pads If necessary
Piston seals Every two years
Brake hoses Every four years
Brake fluid
Every two years and
whenever the brake is
disassembled
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