8-66 CHASSIS
CALIPER REMOVAL
• Drain the brake fluid. (
8-54)
• Place a clean rag underneath the union bolt on the brake cali-
per to catch any split brake fluid.
• Remove the brake hose from the caliper by removing the
union bolt
1
and catch the brake fluid in a suitable recepta-
cle.
• Remove the brake pads. (
8-64)
• Remove the brake caliper from the caliper bracket.
CALIPER DISASSEMBLY
• Remove the brake pad spring
1
.
• Remove the spacer
2
and rubber boot
3
.
• Place a clean rag over the piston to prevent it from popping
out and then force out the piston using compressed air.
• Remove the dust seal
4
and piston seal
5
.
Fingers can get caught between piston and caliper
body when removing the piston.
Do not place your fingers on the piston when remov-
ing the piston.
Do not use high pressure air to prevent piston dam-
age.
