FRONT BRAKE
4-33
WARNING
EWA13600
Whenever a brake caliper is disassembled,
replace the piston seals.
EAS22410
ASSEMBLING THE FRONT BRAKE
CALIPERS
WARNING
EWA13620
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Before installation, all internal brake com-
ponents should be cleaned and lubricated
with clean or new brake fluid.
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Never use solvents on internal brake com-
ponents as they will cause the piston seals
to swell and distort.
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Whenever a brake caliper is disassembled,
replace the brake caliper piston seals.
1. Install:
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Brake caliper piston seals
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Brake caliper piston dust seals
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Brake caliper pistons
EAS22440
INSTALLING THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS
The following procedure applies to both of the
brake calipers.
1. Install:
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Brake caliper “1”
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Copper washers “2”
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Brake hose “3”
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Union bolt “4”
WARNING
EWA13530
Proper brake hose routing is essential to in-
sure safe vehicle operation. Refer to “CA-
BLE ROUTING” on page 2-43.
NOTICE
ECA14170
When installing the brake hose onto the
brake caliper “1”, make sure the brake pipe
“a” touches the projection “b” on the brake
caliper.
2. Check that the brake caliper slide smoothly
on the side way.
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Apply the silicone grease to the
brake caliper bolt.
3. Fill:
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Brake master cylinder reservoir
(with the specified amount of the recom-
mended brake fluid)
WARNING
EWA13090
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Use only the designated brake fluid. Other
brake fluids may cause the rubber seals to
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
1
2
3
New
New
New
Brake caliper bolt
27 Nm (2.7 m·kgf, 19 ft·lbf)
Brake hose union bolt
32 Nm (3.2 m·kgf, 23 ft·lbf)
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
4
2
3
1
T
R
.
.
1
b
a
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