Suzuki RM-Z450 - Front Caliper Removal and Disassembly

17-7 FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
FRONT CALIPER REMOVAL AND
DISASSEMBLY
• Place a rag under the brake hose union bolt to catch spilled
brake fluid.
• Disconnect the brake hose by removing the union bolt.
• Remove the caliper mounting bolts
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1.
• Remove the caliper.
• Remove the brake pads. ($17-5)
• Remove the spring
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2.
• Remove the caliper bracket
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3 from the caliper.
• Remove the boots
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4 and
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5.
• Remove the spring
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6.
• 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 pistons.
" 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.