BRAKES 10-13
Caliper
Caliper Disassembly
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Remove the front/rear caliper (see Caliper removal).
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Remove the pads and spring (see Pad Removal).
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Remove the caliper holder, shaft rubber friction boot and
cover.
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Using compressed air, remove the piston(s).
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Cover the caliper opening with a clean, heavy cloth [A].
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Remove the piston(s) by lightly applying compressed air
[B] to the hose joint opening.
WARNING
To avoid serious injury, never place your fingers or
palm inside the caliper opening. If you apply com-
pressed air into the caliper, the piston(s) may crush
your hand or fingers.
NOTE
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If the caliper is to be disassembled after removal and
compressed air is not available, remove the piston(s)
using the following three steps before disconnecting the
brake hose from the caliper.
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Prepare a container for brake fluid, and perform the
work above it.
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Remove the pads and spring (see Pad Removal).
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Pump the brake lever or pedal to remove the caliper
piston(s).
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Remove the dust seal(s) and fluid seal(s).
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Remove the bleed valve and rubber cap.
Caliper Assembly
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Clean the caliper parts except for the pads.
CAUTION
For cleaning the parts, use only disc brake fluid,
isopropyl alcohol, or ethyl alcohol.
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Tighten the bleed valve with rubber cap.
Torque - Caliper Bleed Valve: 7.8 N·m (0.8 kgf·m, 69 in·lb)
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Replace the fluid seal which is removed with new one.
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Apply brake fluid to the fluid seal [B], and install it into the
cylinder by hand.
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Replace the dust seal with new one if it is damaged.
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Apply brake fluid to the dust seal [A], and install it into the
cylinder by hand.
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Apply brake fluid to the outside of the piston [C], and push
it into the cylinder by hand.
