REAR BRAKE
4-38
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a. Blow compressed air into the brake hose joint
opening “a” to force out the pistons from the
brake caliper.
WARNING
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• Cover the brake caliper piston with a rag.
Be careful not to get injured when the pis-
ton is expelled from the brake caliper.
• Never try to pry out the brake caliper pis-
ton.
b. Remove the brake caliper piston seals.
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CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER
1. Check:
• Brake caliper pistons “1”
Rust/scratches/wear → Replace the brake
caliper pistons.
• Brake caliper cylinders “2”
Scratches/wear → Replace the brake caliper
assembly.
• Brake caliper body “3”
Cracks/damage → Replace the brake caliper
assembly.
• Brake fluid delivery passages
(brake caliper body)
Obstruction → Blow out with compressed air.
WARNING
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Whenever a brake caliper is disassembled,
replace the brake caliper piston seals.
2. Check:
• Brake caliper bracket “1”
Cracks/damage → Replace.
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ASSEMBLING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER
WARNING
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• Before installation, all internal brake com-
ponents should be cleaned and lubricated
with clean or new brake fluid.
• Never use solvents on internal brake com-
ponents as they will cause the piston seals
to swell and distort.
• Whenever a brake caliper is disassembled,
replace the brake caliper piston seals.
Recommended brake component
replacement schedule
Brake pads If necessary
Piston seals Every two years
Brake hoses Every four years
Brake fluid
Every two years and
whenever the brake
is disassembled
1
2
2
a
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
11
22
3
1