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BRAKE SYSTEM — CALIPER Disassembly / Inspection / Assembly

P-21parts diagram
Continued from P-20

CALIPER

Disassembly / Inspection / Assembly

  1. 1
    Disassemble in the order shown in the figure, referring to Disassembly Note.
    Exploded view of the front brake caliper showing the caliper body (5) on the left with bleeder screw (4) attached, then piston seal (3) marked SST and REPLACE, piston (2), and dust seal (1) marked REPLACE. Two grease bottle icons indicate apply grease to the piston seal and piston.
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  2. 2
    Install in the reverse order of removal.
Parts DiagramFig. fig1
#Part NameNotes
1Dust sealREPLACE. Inspect for damage and poor sealing.
2PistonDisassembly page P-21. Inspect for wear and rust.
3Piston sealREPLACE (SST used). Inspect for damage and poor sealing.
4Bleeder screw—
5Caliper bodyInspect for damage and cracks.

Disassembly note

Piston

Place a piece of wood in the caliper; then blow compressed air through the hole to force the piston out of the caliper.
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P-21BRAKE SYSTEM — CALIPER Disassembly / Inspection / Assembly

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