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CHAS
CHECKING THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE
CALIPERS
Recommended brake component
replacement schedule
Brake pads
If necessary
Piston seals
Every two years
Brake hoses
Every four years
Brake fluid
Every two years
and whenever the
brake is disassem-
bled
1. Check:
• brake caliper pistons
1
Rust/scratches/wear
→
Replace the brake
caliper.
• brake caliper cylinders
2
Scratches/wear
→
Replace the brake cali-
per.
• brake calipers
Cracks/damage
→
Replace.
• brake fluid delivery passages
(brake caliper body)
Obstruction
→
Blow out with compressed
air.
WARNING
Whenever a brake caliper is disassembled,
replace the brake caliper piston seals.
2
1
2
2. Check:
• brake caliper bracket
1
Cracks/damage
→
Replace.
FRONT BRAKE