2.15REAR BRAKE CALIPER
REMOVAL
NOTE
If only replacing brake pads, do not remove rear brake caliper.
Should pad replacement be necessary, see 1.16 BRAKE PADS
AND DISCS.
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. Remove right saddlebag, if equipped.
2. See Figure 2-75. Remove the banjo bolt (1) and both
steel/rubber washers (2) to detach rear brake line from
caliper. Discard washers.
3. Remove both the slider pin (3) and mounting bolt (4)
(metric). Remove caliper assembly from brake disc.
4. To remove rear caliper mount:
a. Remove axle from rear wheel. See 2.4 REAR
WHEEL.
b. Lift rear caliper mount away from axle and rear fork.
Notch in caliper mount must clear tab on rear fork.
1. Banjo bolt
2. Steel/rubber washer (2)
3. Slider pin
4. Mounting bolt
5. Tab slot
Figure 2-75. Rear Caliper
DISASSEMBLY
TOOL NAMEPART NUMBER
BRAKE CALIPER PISTON REMOVERHD-48648
1. See Figure 2-76. Remove pad pin (3) and brake pads (12).
2. If necessary, remove bleeder valve (4).
NOTE
If phenolic insulators (8) are loose, remove from pistons.
2008 Dyna Service: Chassis 2-45
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