CHASSIS
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DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT BRAKE
CALIPERS
1. Remove:
• brake caliper pistons
• dust seals ①
• caliper piston seals ②
a. Blow compressed air into the hose joint
opening to force out the caliper piston from
the brake caliper body.
WARNING:
• Never try to pry out a caliper piston.
• Cover the caliper piston with a rag. Be
careful not to get injured when the piston
is expelled from the caliper cylinder.
b. Remove the dust seals and caliper piston
seals.
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. Check:
• brake caliper pistons ①
Scratches/rust/wear
Replace the brake
caliper assembly.
• brake caliper cylinders ②
Wear/scratches
Replace the brake
caliperassembly.
• brake caliper body ③
Cracks/damage
Replace.
• brake fluid delivery passage (brake caliper
body)
Blockage
Blow out with compressed air.
WARNING:
Replace the caliper piston seals and dust
seals whenever the brake caliper is
disassembled.