CHASSIS 8-75
BRAKE FLUID REPLACEMENT
• Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap 1.
• Replace the brake fluid in the same manner as the front
brake. (8-64)
Specification and classification: DOT 4
CALIPER REMOVAL
• Remove the cotter pin. (For E-03, 28, 33)
• Loosen the rear axle nut 1.
• Loosen the chain adjuster lock-nuts 2.
• Loosen the chain adjusters 3.
• Push the rear wheel forward.
• Remove the brake pads. (8-74)
• Remove the union bolt 4 and catch the brake fluid in a suit-
able receptacle.
• Remove the brake caliper by removing the brake caliper
mounting bolts 5.
NOTE:
Slightly loosen the caliper housing bolts 6 to facilitate later dis-
assembly before removing the caliper mounting bolts.
Bleed air from the brake system. (2-26)
Never reuse the brake fluid left over from previous
servicing and stored for long periods.
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.
SAMPLE