Subsection 02 (PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES)
NOTICE
Brake pads must always be replaced
in pairs.
Brake Caliper
1. Remove caliper then check the following com-
ponents:
– Check brake pad pin
– Check caliper boots for cracks
– Check caliper movement on its support
– Check pistons movement
– Check pistons for scratches, rust or other
damages.
2. Clean the following components using the rec-
ommended product or an equivalent:
– Brake pads
– Caliper support and slider
– Caliper pistons and pin.
NOTE:
Do not remove pistons from caliper for
cleaning them.
3. Lubricate caliper slider using an appropriate
BRAKE CALIPER SYNTHETIC GREASE
.
Brake Disc
1. Check brake disc as follows:
– Check disc thickness
– Check disc surfaces
– Check disc warpage.
NOTE:
Refer to
BRAKE DISC INSPECTION
in
BRAKES
subsection for details.
2. Clean brake disc using the recommended prod-
uct or an equivalent.
Master Cylinder
1. Check master cylinder as follows:
– Leaks or damages.
– Brake fluid level.
– Check cleanliness of master cylinder rod and
boot.
– Check master cylinder boot for cracks or
damage. Replace as necessary.
Hand Lever
Check hand lever as follows:
– Lever pivot bolt cleanliness
– Lever pivot bolt movement.
Brake Pedal
1. Check brake pedal as follows:
– Brake pedal pivot movement
– Brake pedal pivot cleanliness.
2. If required, clean then lubricate brake pedal
pivot using
XPS SYNTHETIC GREASE (P/N 293
550 010)
.
Brake Hoses
1. Check hoses for leaks, crushed, deformations,
cracking or scrapes.
NOTE:
Any deformation can restrict the proper
flow of fluid and cause braking problems.
Replacing the Brake Fluid
Draining the Brake Fluid
1. Clean and remove reservoir cover with its di-
aphragm.
2. Connect a clear hose onto bleeder.
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TYPICAL
1. Caliper bleeder
3. Loosen bleeder.
4. Pump brake lever(s) and/or brake pedal until no
more fluid flows out.
5. Repeat draining procedure for the other bleed-
ers.
NOTE:
To locate all bleeders according to ve-
hicle configuration, refer to
EXPLODED VIEW
and
BRAKE CIRCUIT CONFIGURATIONS
. See
BRAKES
subsection.
Brake Fluid Filling
1. Add recommended brake fluid to MAX. mark.
Do not overfill.
NOTE:
If applicable, ensure filler cap diaphragm is
fully retracted before closing the cap.
RECOMMENDED BRAKE FLUID
BRAKE FLUID GTLMA DOT4 (P/N 293 600 131)
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