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7.
SM front caliper: Use brake piston pliers to
twist and pull the pistons from their bores.
Alternatively, use low-pressure compressed air to
ease the pistons out of the bore.
WaRNiNg: DoN’t usE high-pREssuRE compREssEd
aiR oR allow thE pistoNs to bE FoRcEFully EjEctEd
FRom thE calipER – thEy caN bEcomE daNgERous
pRojEctilEs!
8.
Using a wooden or plastic pick (such as a toothpick),
remove the dust seal and piston seal from the bore(s).
CautioN: Do Not usE a mEtal pick – a scRatch
could causE a Fluid lEak.
(
Fig. 38
)
9.
Clean the bore(s) with brake system cleaner, and blow
it out with filtered, compressed air. Inspect the piston(s)
and bore(s) for scoring and other undesirable conditions.
If any are found, replace the caliper. (
Fig. 39
)
10.
Lubricate the caliper bore(s) with clean brake
fluid, and install the seals in their bore(s). Make sure
the lips of the piston (lower) seal face toward the
bottom of the bore, and that neither seal is twisted.
(
Fig. 40
)
Fig. 38
Fig. 40
Fig. 39
BRAKES
