Suzuki VLR1800, Service Manual

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4C-5 Rear Brakes:
Assembly
Assemble the caliper in the reverse order of
disassembly. Pay attention to the following points:
• Wash the caliper bore and piston with specified brake
fluid. Particularly wash the dust seal grooves and
piston seal grooves.
BF: Brake fluid (DOT 4)
CAUTION
!
• Wash the caliper components with fresh
brake fluid before reassembly. Never use
cleaning solvent or gasoline to wash them.
• Do not wipe the brake fluid off after
washing the components.
• When washing the components, use the
specified brake fluid. Never use different
types of fluid or cleaning solvent such as
gasoline, kerosine or the others.
• Apply the brake fluid to piston seal (1) and dust seal
(2).
CAUTION
!
Replace the piston seal (1) and dust seal (2)
with new ones.
BF: Brake fluid (DOT 4)
• Install the piston seals as shown in the figure.
• Apply grease to the two pins.
: Grease 99000–25100 (SUZUKI Silicone
Grease or equivalent)
• Install the brake pads. Refer to “Rear Brake Pad
Replacement (Page 4C-2)”.
• Install the brake caliper and brake hose. Refer to
“Rear Brake Caliper Removal and Installation
(Page 4C-3)” and “Rear Brake Hose Routing Diagram
in Section 4A (Page 4A-2)”.
Rear Brake Caliper Parts Inspection
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Refer to “Rear Brake Caliper Disassembly and
Assembly (Page 4C-4)”.
Brake Caliper Cylinder
Inspect the brake caliper cylinder wall for nicks,
scratches or other damage. If any damage is found,
replace the caliper with a new one.
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