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BRAKE
BRAKE CALIPER DISASSEMBLY
NOTE:
Before disassembling a caliper, drain brake fluid from
brake hose, master cylinder, brake caliper and brake
reservoir of their brake fluid.
1. Remove:
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Pistons
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Piston oil seals 1
Removal steps:
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Using a wood of piece 2 , lock the right piston.
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Blow compressed air into the hose joint opening
a
to force out the left piston from the caliper
body.
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Remove the piston seals and reinstall the piston.
•
Repeat the previous steps to force out the right
piston from the caliper body.
WARNING
•
Never try to pry out the pistons.
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Do not loosen the retaining pin 3 .
BRAKE CALIPER INSPECTION AND REPAIR
Recommended brake component
replacement schedule
WARNING
All internal brake components should be cleaned
only with new brake fluid. Do not use solvents as
they will cause seals to swell and distort.
Brake pads
Piston seals and
dust seals
Brake hose
Brake fluid
As required
Every two years
Every two years
Only when brakes are
disassembled.
SCH4640
SCH4650
SCH4660