Chassis
5‐23
Replacing the Rear Brake Pads
1. Measure the brake pad thickness
(a)
Brake pad wear limit:
1.5 mm (0.06 in)
2. Install brake pad spring and brake
pads.
Always install new brake pads, shims,
insulators and pad springs as a set.
3.
Check brake fluid level.
4.
Check the brake pedal operation.
Disassembling the rear brake caliper
1.
Remove the brake caliper piston (1)
Dust seal(2)
Caliper piston seal (3)
Turn the brake caliper piston
counterclockwise to remove it.
Warning:
All internal brake components should
be cleaned in new brake fluid only. Do
not use solvents as they will cause
seals to swell and distort.
2.
Inspect
Brake caliper pistons (1)
Look for scratches or wear.
Brake caliper cylinders (2)
Look for scratches or wear.
Brake caliper body (3)
Look for cracks or damage.
Brake fluid passages
Blow out with compressed
air.
All internal brake com
ponents should be
cleaned with new brake fluid before
installation.
Must use DOT 3 Brake Fluid
Always replace caliper piston seals and
dust seal whenever the caliper is
disassembled.
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