Suzuki RM 250 2003 - Rear Caliper Removal and Disassembly; Caliper Inspection

14-8 FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
REAR CALIPER REMOVAL AND DISASSEM-
BLY
• Place a block under the chassis tubes.
• Remove the rear wheel. ($13-3)
• Drain brake fluid. ($14-4)
• Place a rag under the brake hose union bolt to catch spilled
brake fluid.
• Disconnect the brake hose.
• Remove the caliper.
• Remove the caliper protector
1 and disc cover 2.
• Remove the cap and brake pad mounting pin.
• Remove the brake pad. ($14-5)
• Remove the caliper axle bolt.
• Remove the boots.
• Remove the pad spring.
• Wrap the caliper with a rag to prevent brake fluid scatter and
piston pop-out.
• Apply low-pressure air into the caliper through the hole to
remove the piston.
• Remove the piston seal and dust seal.
CALIPER INSPECTION
• Inspect the caliper cylinder for scuffing.
• Inspect the caliper piston for scuffing.
!"WARNING
Fingers can get caught between piston and caliper
body when removing the piston.
Do not place your fingers on the piston when remov-
ing the piston.