Service manual

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CHAS
FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
1. Remove:
• union bolt 1
• copper washers 2
• brake hose 3
NOTE:
Put the end of the brake hose into a con-
tainer and pump out the brake fluid care-
fully.
2. Remove:
• brake caliper pistons 1
• brake caliper piston seals 2
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a. Secure the right side brake caliper piston
with a peace of wood 3.
b. Blow compressed air into the brake hose
joint opening a to force out the left side
pistons from the brake caliper.
WARNING
WARNING
• Never try to pry out the brake caliper pis-
tons.
• Do not loosen the bolts 4.
c. Remove the brake caliper piston seals.
d. Repeat the previous steps to force out the
right side piston from the brake caliper.
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EAS00633
CHECKING THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE
CALIPERS
Recommended brake component replace-
ment schedule
Brake pads If necessary
Piston seals Every two years
Brake hoses Every two years
Brake fluid
Every two years
and whenever the
brake is disassem-
bled
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