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12-10 BRAKES
Calipers
Front Caliper Disassembly
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Remove:
Front Caliper (see Caliper Removal)
Brake Pads and Springs (see Brake Pad Removal)
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Using compressed air, remove the pistons.
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Cover the piston area w ith a clean, thick cloth [A].
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Blow compressed air [B] into the hole for the banjo bolt to
remove the piston.
WARNING
To avoid serious injury, never place your fingers or
palm in front of the piston. If you apply compressed
air into the caliper, the piston may crush your hand
or fingers.
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Pull out the pistons by hand.
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Remove the dust seals [A] and fluid s eals [B].
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Remove the bleed valve [C] and rubber cap [D].
NOTE
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If compressed air is not available, with the brake hose
still attached, apply the brake lever to remove the pis-
ton. The remaining process is as described above.
Front 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 t he bleed valve and rubber cap.
Torque - Bleed Valve: 7.8 N·m (0.80 kgf·m, 69 in·lb)