BRAKES
Front Disc Brake
Piston seal
POINTS OF DISASSEMBLY
When disassembling the rear disc brakes, disassemble both
sides (left and right) as a set.
7. REMOVAL OF PISTON
PISTON
Pump in compressed air through the brake hose installa-
tion hole and remove the pistons and piston boot.
Caution
When removing the pistons, be sure to use the handle
of a plastic hammer and adjust the height of the two
pistons while pumping in air slowly in so that the pis-
tons protrude evenly.
Do not remove one piston completely before trying to
the other piston because it will become
to remove the second piston.
9. REMOVAL OF PISTON SEAL
(1) Remove piston seal with finger tip.
Caution
Do not use a screwdriver or other tool to prevent
damage to inner cylinder.
(2) Clean piston surface and inner cylinder with
ethylene, alcohol or specified brake fluid.
Specified brake fluid:
or
INSPECTION
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Check cylinder for wear, damage or rust.
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Check piston surface for wear, damage or rust.
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Check caliper body or sleeve for wear.
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Check pad for damage or adhesion of grease, check back-
ing metal for damage.
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Check wear indicator for damage.
PAD WEAR CHECK
Measure thickness at the thinnest and worn area of the pad.
Replace pad assembly when pad thickness is less than the
limit value.
Standard value: 10 mm
in.)
Limit: 2.0 mm
in.)
