REAR BRAKE
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• Brake caliper cylinder “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.
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Whenever a brake caliper is disassembled,
replace the brake caliper piston dust seal
and brake caliper piston seal.
2. Check:
• Rear brake caliper bracket “1”
Cracks/damage → Replace.
Refer to “REAR WHEEL” on page 4-26.
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ASSEMBLING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER
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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 brake caliper
piston dust seal and brake caliper piston
seal to swell and distort.
• Whenever a brake caliper is disassembled,
replace the brake caliper piston dust seal
and brake caliper piston seal.
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INSTALLING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER
1. Install:
• Rear brake caliper “1”
(temporarily)
• Brake hose gaskets “2”
• Brake hose (hydraulic unit to rear brake cali-
per) “3”
• Rear brake hose union bolt “4”
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Proper brake hose routing is essential to in-
sure safe vehicle operation.
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When installing the brake hose onto the
brake caliper “1”, make sure the brake pipe
“a” passes between the projections “b” on
the brake caliper.
2. Remove:
• Rear brake caliper
3. Install:
• Brake pad insulators
(onto the brake pads)
Specified brake fluid
DOT 4
Rear brake hose union bolt
30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)