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Service Procedures
S e r v i c e P r o c e d u r e s
The following procedures should be performed throughout service, unless otherwise specified.
Clean the part with isopropyl alcohol and a clean, lint-free shop towel.
Clean the part with isopropyl alcohol and a clean, lint-free shop towel.
Clean the sealing surface on the part and inspect it for scratches.
Clean the sealing surface on the part and inspect it for scratches.
Replace the o-ring or seal with a new one from the service kit. Use your
Replace the o-ring or seal with a new one from the service kit. Use your
fingers, a ziptie, or a pick to pierce and remove the old seal or o-ring.
fingers, a ziptie, or a pick to pierce and remove the old seal or o-ring.
Apply DOT grease to the new seal or o-ring when instructed.
Apply DOT grease to the new seal or o-ring when instructed.
NOTICE
Do not scratch any sealing surfaces when servicing the product. Scratches
can cause leaks. Consult the spare parts catalog to replace the damaged
part.
Do not apply grease to the caliper piston seals. Grease on the seals will
reduce the clearance gap between the pads and rotors when the brake is
released (low pad rollback).
Use aluminum soft jaws when placing a part in a bench vise.
Use aluminum soft jaws when placing a part in a bench vise.
Tighten the part with a torque wrench to the torque value listed in the red bar.
Tighten the part with a torque wrench to the torque value listed in the red bar.
When using a crowfoot socket and torque wrench, install the crowfoot socket
When using a crowfoot socket and torque wrench, install the crowfoot socket
at 90 degrees to the torque wrench.
at 90 degrees to the torque wrench.
Specified torque value in N·m (in-lb)
