5-35
CHASSIS
CALIPER REMOVAL
AND
DISASSEMBLY
•
Remove
the
rear
wheel.
(Refer
to
page
5-27.)
• Place a rag
underneath
the
union
bolt
on
the
brake
caliper
to
catch
any
spilled
drops
of
brake
fluid.
•
Remove
the
union
bolt
and
catch
brake
fluid
in a
suitable
receptacle.
I A
CAUTION
I
Never reuse the brake fluid left over from previous ser-
vicing and stored for long periods.
AWARNING
Brake fluid, if it leaks, will interfere with safe running
and
discolor painted surfaces. Check the brake hose
and hose joints for cracks and
fluid leakage.
•
Remove
the
caliper
with
caliper
holder.
•
Remove
the
caliper
holder
W.
•
Remove
the
pads.
(Refer
to
page
5-34.)
• Place a rag
over
the
piston
to
prevent
popping
up.
Force
out
the
piston
with
an
air
gun.
IA
CAUTION
I
Do
not use high pressure air to prevent piston damage_
•
Remove
the
dust
seal and
piston
seal.
IA
CAUTION I
Do
not reuse the removed
seals
to prevent fluid leakage.
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