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CHAS
EBS00429
CHECKING THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE
CALIPERS
WARNING
_
All internal brake components should be
cleaned in new brake fluid only. Do not use
solvents as they will cause seals to swell
and distort.
Recommended brake component
replacement schedule
Brake pads As required
Piston seals, dust
seals
Every two years
Brake hoses Every four years
Brake fluid
Replace when
brakes are
disassembled.
1. Check:
• brake caliper pistons
1
Scratches/rust/wear
→
Replace the brake
caliper assembly.
• brake caliper cylinders
2
Wear/scratches
→
Replace the brake cali-
per assembly.
• brake caliper body
3
Cracks/damage
→
Replace.
• brake fluid delivery passage
(brake caliper body)
Blockage
→
Blow out with compressed air.
WARNING
_
Replace the caliper piston seals and dust
seals whenever the brake caliper is disas-
sembled.
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FRONT AND REAR BRAKES