Suzuki RM-Z450 - Caliper Inspection; Caliper Cleaning; Front Caliper Reassembly and Installation

FRONT AND REAR BRAKES 17-8
• Remove the dust seals
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7 and piston seals
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8.
CALIPER INSPECTION
• Inspect the caliper cylinders for scuffing, wear and damage.
• Inspect the pistons 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 brake fluid to the new piston seals, new dust seals and
pistons and fit the piston seals, dust seals and pistons.
! Specification and classification: DOT 4
• Install the springs and boots.
• Apply SUZUKI SILICONE GREASE to the caliper axles.
% 99000-25100: SUZUKI SILICONE GREASE
or equivalent
• Install the caliper bracket.
• Install the brake pads.
• Temporarily tighten the brake pad mounting pin.