FRONT AND REAR BRAKES 17-9
CALIPER INSPECTION
• Inspect the caliper cylinders A for scuffing, wear and dam-
age.
• Inspect the pistons B for scuffing, wear and damage.
• If necessary, replace the defective parts with a new one.
CALIPER CLEANING
• Flush the caliper ports with pressurized air.
• Wash the caliper pistons and cylinders with fresh brake fluid.
Specification and classification: DOT 4
NOTE:
Do not use gasoline or other cleaning solvents to wash the cali-
per parts.
FRONT CALIPER REASSEMBLY AND
INSTALLATION
Reassemble and install the brake caliper in the reverse order of
removal and disassembly. Pay attention to the following points:
• Apply THREAD LOCK SUPER to the front brake caliper axle
bolt (caliper) and tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
99000-32130: THREAD LOCK SUPER “1360”
or equivalent
Front brake caliper axle bolt (caliper):
25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.0 lbf-ft)
• Apply SUZKI SILICONE GREASE to the new piston seals.
• Apply brake fluid to the new dust seals and pistons.
• Fit the piston seals, dust seals and pistons.
99000-25100: SUZUKI SILICONE GREASE
or equivalent
Specification and classification: DOT 4
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