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12-12 BRAKES
Calipers
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Replace the fluid seals [A] with new ones.
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Apply brake fluid to the fluid seals, and install them into
the cyl
inders by hand.
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Replace the dust seals [B] with new ones if they are dam-
aged.
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Apply
brake f luid to the dust seals, and install them into
the cylinders by hand.
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Replace the O-rings [A] if they are damaged.
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Apply brake fluid to the outside of the pistons, and push
them into each cylinder by hand.
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Be sure to install the O-rings.
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Apply a non-permanent locking agent the caliper assem-
bly bolts and torque them.
Torq ue - Front Caliper Assembly Bolts: 22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m,
16 ft·lb)
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Install the pads (see Front Brake Pad Installation).
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Wipe up any spilled brake fluid on the caliper with wet
cloth.
Rear Caliper Disassembly
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Remove the rear caliper.
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Remove the pads and anti-rattle spring (see Rear Brake
Pad Removal).
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Using compressed air, remove the piston.
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Cover the caliper opening with a clean, heavy cloth [B].
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Remove the piston by lightly applying compressed air [A]
to where the brake line fits into the caliper.
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 may crush
your hand or fingers.
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Remove the dust seal and fluid seal.
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Remove the bleed valve and rubber cap.
NOTE
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If compressed air is not available, do as follows with the
brake hose connected to 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 Rear Brake Pad Re-
moval).
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Pump the brake pedal to remove the caliper piston.