REAR BRAKE
4-36
EAS22630
DISASSEMBLING THE REAR BRAKE
CALIPER
IP
Before disassembling the brake caliper, drain
the brake fluid from the entire brake system.
1. Remove:
• Brake caliper piston “1”
• Dust seal “2”
• Brake caliper piston seal “3”
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a. Turn the brake caliper piston counterclock-
wise to remove it.
WARNING
EWA1S3L008
Never try to pry out the caliper piston.
b. Remove the dust seal and brake caliper pis-
ton seal.
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EAS22640
CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER
1. Check:
• Brake caliper piston “1”
Rust/scratches/wear → Replace the brake
caliper piston.
• 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.
WARNING
EWA1S3L009
Whenever a brake caliper is disassembled,
replace the brake caliper piston seal and
dust seal.
EAS22660
ASSEMBLING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER
WARNING
EWA1S3L013
• 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 seal and
dust seal.
1. Install:
• Caliper piston seal “1”
• Dust seal “2”
Recommended brake component
replacement schedule
Brake pads If necessary
Piston seal, dust seal Every two years
Brake hoses Every four years
Brake fluid
Every two years and
whenever the brake
is disassembled
1
2
3
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
2
3
1
New
New
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