FRONT BRAKE
4-40
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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 cal-
iper 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 seals
and piston seals.
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ASSEMBLING THE FRONT BRAKE CALI-
PERS
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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
components as they will cause the piston
seals to swell and distort.
• Whenever a brake caliper is disassem-
bled, replace the brake caliper piston dust
seals and brake caliper piston seals.
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INSTALLING THE FRONT BRAKE CALI-
PERS
The following procedure applies to both of the
brake calipers.
1. Install:
• Brake pads
• Brake pad springs
• Brake pad pins
2. Install:
• Brake caliper “1”
• Copper washers
• Brake hose “2”
• Union bolt “3”
• Front speed sensor
• Brake hose holder
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Proper brake hose routing is essential to
insure safe vehicle operation. Refer to
“CABLE ROUTING” on page 2-49.
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When installing the brake hose onto the
brake caliper “1”, make sure the brake pipe
Recommended brake component replace-
ment schedule
Brake pads If necessary
Piston dust seals and
piston seals
Every two years
Brake hoses Every four years
Brake fluid
Every two years and
whenever the brake is
disassembled
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
Front brake caliper bolt
35 Nm (3.5 m·kgf, 25 ft·lbf)
Front brake hose union bolt
30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
Front speed sensor bolt
7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Front brake hose holder
6 Nm (0.6 m·kgf, 4.3 ft·lbf)
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