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CHAS
FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
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CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS
Recommended brake component
replacement schedule
Brake pads
If necessary
Piston seals
Every two years
Brake hoses
Every four years
Brake fluid
Every two years
and whenever the
brake is disassem-
bled
1. Check:
• brake caliper pistons
1
Rust/scratches/wear
→
Replace the brake
caliper pistons.
• brake caliper cylinders
2
Scratches/wear
→
Replace the brake cali-
per assembly.
• brake caliper body
Cracks/damage
→
Replace the brake cali-
per assembly.
• brake fluid delivery passages
(brake caliper body)
Obstruction
→
Blow out with compressed
air.
WARNING
_
Whenever a brake caliper is disassembled,
replace the brake caliper piston seals.