8. BRAKES SYSTEM
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Maxmum warpage of brake disc:0.3mm.
Reassembly and remounting
Reassemble snd remount the brake disc in the reverse order of removal and disassembly. Pay attention to the
following points:
Install the disc to the wheel hub with the punching letters on the disc showed up.
Make sure that the disc is clean and free of any greasy matter.
Apply THREAD LOCK to the brake disc bolts and tighten them to 26N.m.
BRAKE CALIPER
Removal
Loosen wheel nuts.
Raise vehicle and support it securely.
Remove appropriate wheel.
Remove the caliper bolts then the caliper. If the caliper is not being remove from the vehicle as during brake pad
replacement,simply hang the caliper with a piece of wire to take the weight off the brake hose.
If the caliper is being removed for replacement, drain brake system before removing the banjo fitting and its
sealing ring. Remove the caliper from the vehicle.
Catch spilled fluid with a rag. Attach the brake hose in a position to prevent the fluid from flowing out.
Disassembly
Remove brake pads.
Remove slide caliper support and pad spring.
Place rag over piston.
Place caliper body with piston down and apply small squirts of air pressure to the fluid inlet to remove piston.
Remove piston seal.
Clean piston grooves, caliper cylinder and piston with clean brake fluid.
Clean slide pins with brake cleaner and a rag.
Inspection
If boots are deteriorated or hard, replace with new ones.
Check caliper cylinder for scratches, rust or other damages. If so, replace caliper.
Check piston for scratches, rust or other damages. If so, replace caliper.
Assembly
Coat piston seal with clean brake fluid and install it into piston grooves in caliper.
Coat piston with clean brake fluid and install into cylinde with the closing toward caliper body.
Apply dielectric grease into sliding bores and install slide pins.
Install pad spring, caliper bracket and pads.
Installation
For installation,reverse the removal procedure, pay attention to the following details:
Use new sealing washers when installing banjo fitting retaining brake hose to caliper.
Install caliper in its orginal position.
Bleed the brake system
Check for leaks and make sure the brakes operate normally before driving.
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH
The brake light switch is located on the brake master
cylinder. It can not be adjusted.
