CHASSIS 6-59
CALIPER REMOVAL AND DISASSEMBLY
• Drain the brake fluid. (6-58)
• Remove the brake pads. (6-58)
• Disconnect the brake hose by removing the brake hose union
bolt.
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Never reuse the brake fluid left over from previous ser-
vicing and stored for long periods.
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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 torque link bolt 1 and the brake caliper mounting bolts
2.
NOTE:
Slightly loosen the caliper housing bolts
3
to facilitate later dis-
assembly before removing the caliper mounting bolts.
• Remove the caliper housing bolts 3.
• Separate the caliper halves.
• Remove the O-ring 4.
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Replace the O-ring with a new one.
• Place a rag over the piston to prevent it from popping out and
then force out the pistons using compressed air.
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Do not use high pressure air to prevent piston damage.
• Remove the dust seals and piston seals.
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Do not reuse the dust seals and piston seals to prevent
fluid leakage.
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