User guide

SECTION VII - CALIPERS • PAGE 4
DISC BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING POSITION
BLEEDER SCREW MUST ALWAYS BE POSITIONED AT THE TOP OF THE WHEEL,
REGARDLESS OF FORWARD, OR REAR MOUNT POSITION.
BEFORE REMOVING: CHECK & NOTE THE POSITION OF THE CALIPER.
BLEEDER
SCREW
Rear
mounted
capliper
BLEEDER
SCREW
Forward
mounted
capliper
TOP OF
WHEEL
TOP OF
WHEEL
DISC BRAKE CALIPER SERVICE HELP
• SUPPORT VEHICLE SECURELY
Use a lift or jack stand to support the vehicle. Caliper replacement
should never be performed with the vehicle supported by a jack.
• NEVER LET CALIPER HANG BY THE BRAKE LINE
Suspend it from a frame or suspension member with a piece of strong
wire.
• IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CALIPERS BE REPLACED IN PAIRS
Abnormal operating and premature pad wear factors could result
if calipers are not replaced in pairs.
• INSPECT THE BRAKE PADS
Brake pads must be replaced if they are worn beyond specifications.
• INSPECT THE BRAKE LINES
Brake lines which are cracked or show signs of softness should be
replaced.
• USE NEW BRAKE FLUID
The use of old brake fluid will return contaminants and moisture into
the system which can corrode parts and increase possibility of brake
system failure.
• USE APPROVED GREASE ONLY
Use only high temperature, silicone base grease when lubrication sliding type
calipers.
• DO ONE WHEEL AT A TIME
Work on one wheel at a time, using the other wheel as a reference.
SECTION VII - CALIPERS