REAR BRAKE
4-40
EAS22590
REMOVING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER
NOTE:
Before disassembling the brake caliper, drain
the brake fluid from the entire brake system.
1. Remove:
• Union bolt “1”
• Copper washers “2”
• Brake hose “3”
• Brake caliper “4”
NOTE:
Put the end of the brake hose into a container
and pump out the brake fluid carefully.
EAS22600
DISASSEMBLING THE REAR BRAKE CALI-
PER
1. Remove:
• Brake caliper piston “1”
• Brake caliper piston seals “2”
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a. Secure the brake caliper piston with a
piece of wood “a”
b. Blow compressed air into the brake hose
joint opening “b” to force out the piston from
the brake caliper.
WARNING
EWA13550
• Cover the brake caliper piston with a rag.
Be careful not to get injured when the pis-
ton is expelled from the brake caliper.
• Never try to pry out the brake caliper pis-
ton.
c. Remove the brake caliper piston seals.
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EAS22640
CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER
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.
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
disassembled
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