FRONT BRAKE
4-28
EAS22360
DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT BRAKE
CALIPERS
The following procedure applies to both of the
brake calipers.
1. Remove:
• Brake caliper pistons “1”
• Brake caliper piston seals “2”
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a. Secure the right side brake caliper pistons
with a piece of wood “a”.
b. Blow compressed air into the brake hose
joint opening “b” to force out the left side
pistons from the brake caliper.
WARNING
EWA4C81005
• Never try to pry out the brake caliper pis-
tons.
• Do not loosen the bolts “3”.
c. Remove the brake caliper piston seals.
d. Repeat the previous steps to force out the
right side pistons from the brake caliper.
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EAS22390
CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS
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 “3”
Cracks/damage
→
Replace the brake cali-
per assembly.
• Brake fluid delivery passages
(brake caliper body)
Obstruction
→
Blow out with compressed
air.
WARNING
EWA13600
Whenever a brake caliper is disassembled,
replace the piston seals.
EAS22410
ASSEMBLING THE FRONT BRAKE CALI-
PERS
WARNING
EWA13620
• Before installation, all internal brake com-
ponents should be cleaned and lubricated
with clean or new brake fluid.
• Never use solvents on internal brake
components as they will cause the piston
seals to swell and distort.
Recommended brake component replace-
ment 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
disassembled
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