2.13FRONT BRAKE CALIPER
REMOVAL
NOTE
If only replacing brake pads, see 1.16 BRAKE PADS AND
DISCS.
Direct contact of D.O.T. 4 brake fluid with eyes can cause
irritation. Avoid eye contact. In case of eye contact flush
with large amounts of water and get medical attention.
Swallowing large amounts of D.O.T. 4 brake fluid can cause
digestive discomfort. If swallowed, obtain medical atten-
tion. Use in well ventilated area. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF
CHILDREN. (00240a)
Avoid leakage. Be sure gaskets, banjo bolt(s), brake line
and caliper bore are clean and undamaged before
assembly. (00321a)
D.O.T. 4 brake fluid will damage painted and body panel
surfaces it comes in contact with. Always use caution and
protect surfaces from spills whenever brake work is per-
formed. Failure to comply can result in cosmetic damage.
(00239b)
1. See Figure 2-66. Remove the banjo bolt (1) and both
steel/rubber washers (2) to detach front brake line (3) from
caliper. Discard washers.
2. Remove the upper (4) and lower (5) mounting bolts
(metric). Lift caliper upward to remove from brake disc.
1. Banjo bolt
2. Steel/rubber washer (2)
3. Brake line
4. Upper mounting bolt (long)
5. Lower mounting bolt (short)
Figure 2-66. Front Caliper
DISASSEMBLY
TOOL NAMEPART NUMBER
FRONT BRAKE CALIPER PISTON
REMOVER
HD-48649
1. See Figure 2-67. Remove bridge bolt/pad pin (12) (metric),
brake pads (7) and bridge bolt (11) (metric) to separate
caliper housings (1, 8).
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