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Hydraulic
Brake Caliper
NOTE: The brake caliper is a non-serviceable
component; it must be replaced as an assembly.
REMOVING/DISASSEMBLING
1. Secure the vehicle on a support stand to elevate the
wheel; then remove the wheel.
2. Drain the brake fluid from the caliper, hose, and
master cylinder.
PR235
3. Remove the brake hose from the caliper; then
remove the caliper and plug the brake fluid port.
4. Compress the caliper holder against the caliper
and remove the outer brake pad; then remove the
inner brake pad.
PR237
PR238
5. Remove the caliper holder from the caliper and
account for the brake caliper O-ring. Do not
remove the piston from the caliper.
PR239B
6. Plug the fluid port with a suitable plug to prevent
contamination during cleaning.
PR240A
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
1. Clean all caliper components (except the brake
pads) with parts-cleaning solvent.
2. Inspect the brake pads for damage and excessive
wear.
NOTE: For measuring brake pads, see Section 2.
ASSEMBLING/INSTALLING
1. Install the caliper onto the caliper holder making
sure the caliper is correctly oriented on the holder.
! WARNING
Make sure the vehicle is solidly supported on the
support stand to avoid injury.
! CAUTION
Brake fluid is highly corrosive. Do not spill brake
fluid on any surface of the vehicle and do not reuse
brake fluid.
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