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BRAKES 12-13
Calipers
Rear 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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Install the bleed valve and rubber cap.
Torque - Bleed Valve: 7.8 N·m (0.80 kgf·m, 69 in·lb)
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Replace the fluid seal [A] with a new one.
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Apply brake fluid to the fluid seal, and install i t i nto the
cylinder by hand.
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Replace the dust seal [B] with a new one if it is damaged.
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Apply brake fluid to the dust seal, and install it into the
cylinder by hand.
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Apply brake fluid to the outside of the piston, and push it
into the cylinder by hand.
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Replace the shaft rubber friction boot [A] and dust cover
[B] if they are damaged.
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Apply a thin coat of PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease to
the caliper holder shafts [C] and holder holes [D] (PBC is
a special high temperature, water-resistance grease).
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Install the anti-rattle spring [A] in the caliper as shown.
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Install the pads (see Rear Brake Pad Installation).
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Wipe up any spilled brake fluid on the caliper with wet
cloth.
Caliper Fluid Seal Damage
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Refer to Caliper Fluid Seal D amage in the Periodic Main-
tenance chapter.
Caliper Dust Seal/Friction Boot Damage
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Refer to Caliper Dust Seal/Friction Boot Damage in the
Periodic Maintenance chapter.