Buell 2006LIGHTNING MODELS, Service Manual

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2006 Buell Lightning: Chassis 2-43
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REAR BRAKE CALIPER 2.15
REMOVAL
NOTES
● Steps 1 and 2 are not required for detaching caliper from
rotor. Drain fluid only when disassembling caliper.
● Damaged banjo bolt seating surfaces will leak when
reassembled. Prevent damage to seating surfaces by
carefully removing brake line components.
1. Drain brake fluid into a suitable container. Discard used
fluid according to local laws.
a. Install a length of plastic tubing over caliper bleeder
valve. Place free end in a suitable container.
b. Open bleeder valve (metric) about 1/2-turn.
c. Pump brake foot pedal to drain brake fluid.
d. Tighten bleeder valve to 36-60 in-lbs (4-7 Nm).
2. Remove banjo bolt connecting brake line to rear caliper.
See
2.14 REAR BRAKE LINE .
3. See Figure 2-58. Remove caliper mounting fasteners (6
and 7).
DISASSEMBLY
1. See Figure 2-58. Remove pin plug (5) and pad hanger
(metric) to free brake pads.
2. See Figure 2-59. Remove spring clip (1).
3. See Figure 2-60. Remove piston (3) using BRAKE CALI-
PER PISTON REMOVER (1) (Part No. B-42887) with
adaptor (2).
4. Remove two o-rings from groove in caliper bore and dis-
card.
Figure 2-58. Rear Brake Caliper
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1. Brake line
2. Banjo bolt (metric)
3. Copper washers (2)
4. Bleeder valve (metric)
5. Pin plug
6. Small caliper fastener
7. Larger caliper fastener
8. Caliper mounting fasteners
1
2
4
8
5
7
6
3
Figure 2-59. Brake Pads
Figure 2-60. Removing Rear Brake Caliper Piston
6487
3
1
2
1. Clip
2. Pin plug and pad hanger (metric)
3. Brake pads (2)
6496
1
1. Brake caliper piston remover
2. Adaptor
3. Piston
2
3