
FRONT BRAKE
4-23
4. Check:
• Brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark “a”
→
Add the
recommended brake fluid to the proper level.
Refer to “CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL” on page 3-18.
5. Check:
• Brake lever operation
Soft or spongy feeling
→
Bleed the brake sys-
tem.
Refer to “BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM” on page 3-20.
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REMOVING THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER
NOTE:
Before disassembling the brake caliper, drain
the brake fluid from the entire brake system.
1. Remove:
• Brake hose union bolt “1”
• Copper washers “2”
• Brake hose “3”
NOTE:
Put the end of the brake hose into a container
and pump out the brake fluid carefully.
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CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER
1. Check:
• Brake caliper pistons “1”
Rust/scratches/wear
→
Replace the brake
caliper assembly.
• Brake caliper body “2”
Cracks/damage
→
Replace the brake caliper
assembly.
• Brake fluid delivery passages
(brake caliper body)
Obstruction
→
Blow out with compressed air.
WARNING
EWA5D71012
Whenever a brake caliper is disassembled,
replace the brake caliper piston dust seals
and piston seals.
2. Check:
• Brake caliper bracket
Cracks/damage
→
Replace.
EAS22400
ASSEMBLING THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER
WARNING
EWA5D71013
• Before installation, all internal brake com-
ponents should be cleaned and lubricated
with clean or new brake fluid.
• Never use solvents on internal brake com-
ponents as they will cause the brake caliper
dust seals and piston seals to swell and
distort.
T
R
.
.
Front brake caliper bolt
30 Nm (3.0 m·kg, 22 ft·lb)
LOCTITE®
a
3
1
2
Recommended brake component replace-
ment schedule
Brake pads
If necessary
Piston seals
Every two years
Piston dust seals
Every two years
Brake hose
Every four years
Brake fluid
Every two years and
whenever the brake
is disassembled
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