BRAKES
Cleaning and Inspecting the Brake
System
NOTICE： Do not clean brake components
in petroleum based solvent. Use brake
system cleaner only. Soiled brake pads must
be replaced with new ones.
Brake Pads
1. Measure brake pad lining thickness.
NOTE: The brake pad grooves are wear
indicators.
Brake pads must always be replaced in
pairs.
Brake Caliper
1. Remove calipers then check the following
components:
- Check brake pad pins
- Check caliper boot for cracks
- Check caliper movement on its support
- Check pistons movement
- Check pistons for scratches, rust or other
damages.
NOTE: Do not remove pistons from caliper
for cleaning them.
2. Lubricate caliper sliders and pins using an
appropriate brake caliper synthetic grease.
Brake Disc
1. Check brake disc as follows:
-Check disc thickness
-Check disc surfaces
-Check disc war page.
Brake Hoses
1. Check hoses for leaks, crushed,
deformations, cracking or scrapes.
NOTE: Any deformation can restrict the
proper flow of fluid and cause braking
problems.
Replacing the Brake Fluid
Draining the Brake Fluid
1. Clean and remove reservoir cover with its
diaphragm.
2. Connect a clear hose into caliper bleeder.
1. Caliper bleeder
3. Loosen caliper bleeder.
4. Pump brake pedal until no more fluid
flows out.
5. Repeat draining procedure for the other
caliper bleeders.
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