FRONT BRAKE
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CHAS
BRAKE CALIPER DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove:
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Brake caliper piston
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Dust seal (1)
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Piston seal (2)
Removal procedure:
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Blow compressed air into the hose joint open-
ing to force out the caliper piston from the
brake caliper body.
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Remove the piston seal.
CALIPER INSPECTION
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1. Inspect:
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Caliper piston (1)
Scratches/wear/rust ➔ Replace caliper
assembly.
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Caliper cylinder (2)
Scratches/wear ➔ Replace caliper assem-
bly.
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Caliper (3)
Cracks/damaged ➔ Replace the brake
caliper assembly..
Recommended programme for the replace-
ment of brake system components:
Brake pads When necessary
Brake hoses Every four years
Replace every
24,000 km or 24
Brake fluid
months and when-
ever the brake is
disassembled.
WARNING
All internal brake components should be
cleaned and lubricated with new brake fluid
only before installation. Do not use solvents to
prevent sealing elements from becoming mis-
shapen or swollen.
WARNING
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Never try to pry out the caliper piston.
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Cover the caliper piston with a rag. Be
careful not to get injured when the piston
is expelled from the master cylinder.
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