5-14
CHAS
FRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE
EC5A3000
REMOVAL POINTS
EC5A3100
Brake fluid
1. Remove:
[Front]
9
Master cylinder cap
1
[Rear]
9
Reservoir tank cap
1
9
Protector
NOTE:
Do not remove the diaphragm.
A
Front
B
Rear
2. Connect the transparent hose
1
to the
bleed screw
2
and place a suitable contain-
er under its end.
A
Front
B
Rear
3. Loosen the bleed screw and drain the brake
fluid while pulling the lever in or pushing
down on the pedal.
c
C
9
Do not reuse the drained brake fluid.
9
Brake fluid may erode painted surfaces or
plastic parts. Always clean up spilled fluid
immediately.
EC533301
Caliper piston
1. Remove:
9
Caliper piston
Use compressed air and proceed carefully.
w
9
Cover piston with rag and use extreme cau-
tion when expelling piston from cylinder.
9
Never attempt to pry out piston.
A
Front
B
Rear
Caliper piston removal steps:
9
Insert a piece of rag into the caliper to lock
one caliper.
9
Carefully force the piston out of the caliper
cylinder with compressed air.
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