FRONT BRAKE
4-30
2. Check:
● Brake caliper brackets “1”
Cracks/damage → Replace.
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ASSEMBLING THE FRONT BRAKE
CALIPERS
WARNING
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● Before installation, all internal brake com-
ponents should be cleaned and lubricated
with clean or new brake fluid.
● Never use solvents on internal brake com-
ponents as they will cause the piston seals
to swell and distort.
● Whenever a brake caliper is disassembled,
replace the brake caliper piston seals.
1. Install:
● Brake caliper piston seal “1”
● Dust seal “2”
● Brake caliper piston “3”
2. Install:
● Brake caliper bracket
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INSTALLING THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS
The following procedure applies to both of the
brake calipers.
1. Install:
● Brake caliper “1”
(temporarily)
● Copper washers
● Brake hose “2”
● Union bolt “3”
WARNING
EWA13530
Proper brake hose routing is essential to in-
sure safe vehicle operation. Refer to “CABLE
ROUTING” on page 2-35.
CAUTION:
ECA14170
When installing the brake hose onto the
brake caliper “1”, make sure the brake pipe
“a” touches the projection “b” on the brake
caliper.
2. Remove:
● Brake caliper
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
1
New
New
Brake caliper bracket bolt
40 Nm (4.0 m•kg, 29 ft•lb)
Brake hose union bolt
30 Nm (3.0 m•kg, 22 ft•lb)
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3
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