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Remove the dust seals 1 and 2 with a bent
plastic / brass tool to avoid scratches in the
caliper bore. (Fig. 6.29)
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Remove the bleeder screw. (Fig. 6.30)
10 mm spanner
Tightening torque
5.5 ± 1.5 Nm
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Clean parts thoroughly with the fresh brake
fluid.
Caution:
Never use kerosene, petrol or other
solvents for cleaning the brake system.
Otherwise rubber parts will be damaged.
Do not wash the pads and also take care
that brake fluid is not splashed on pads.
Caliper assembly inspection
Inspect the following parts:
- Pin hangers for any bend.
- Bracket complete front for loose lugs.
- Piston and caliper bore for any scratches.
- Piston and dust seals for any damage.
Replace the defective parts after necessary
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inspection.
Caliper assembly - reassembly
Insert the dust seal - 1 and dust seal - 2 into the
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caliper body seal grooves and ensure perfect
seating without any twist (refer exploded view
on page no. 6-16 for assembly details).
Smear the piston with fresh TVS Girling DOT 3
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or DOT 4 brake fluid and slowly insert into the
bore of caliper body without tapering. Ensure
the piston is sliding easily into the bore.
Fig. 6.29
Fig. 6.30
TVS APACHE RTR 200
SERVICE MANUAL
CHASSIS
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