Operation Manual

FRONT BRAKE
4-45
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a. Blow compressed air into the brake hose
joint opening “a” to force out the pistons
from the brake caliper.
WARNING
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• Cover the brake caliper pistons with a
rag. Be careful not to get injured when the
pistons are expelled from the brake cali-
per.
• Never try to pry out the brake caliper pis-
tons.
• Do not loosen the bolts “4”.
b. Remove the brake caliper piston dust seals
and brake caliper piston seals.
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CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS
The following procedure applies to both of the
brake calipers.
1. Check:
• Brake caliper pistons “1”
Rust/scratches/wear → Replace the
brake caliper pistons.
• Brake caliper cylinders “2”
Scratches/wear → Replace the brake cal-
iper assembly.
• Brake caliper body “3”
Cracks/damage → Replace the brake
caliper assembly.
• Brake fluid delivery passages
(brake caliper body)
Obstruction → Blow out with compressed
air.
WARNING
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Whenever a brake caliper is disassembled,
replace the brake caliper piston dust seals
and brake caliper piston seals.
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ASSEMBLING THE FRONT BRAKE CALI-
PERS
WARNING
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• Before installation, all internal brake com-
ponents should be cleaned and lubricated
with clean or new brake fluid.
Recommended brake component replace-
ment schedule
Brake pads If necessary
Piston seals Every two years
Piston dust seals Every two years
Brake hoses Every four years
Brake fluid
Every two years and
whenever the brake is
disassembled