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2-58 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Procedure
NOTE
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If compressed air is not available, do as follows for both
calipers coincidentally, 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 pad spring and pads (see Front Brake Pad
Removal in the Brakes chapter).
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Pump the brake lever until the pistons come out of the
cylinders, and then disassemble the caliper.
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 the bleed valve and rubber cap.
Torque - Bleed Valv e: 7.8 N·m (0.80 kgf·m, 69 in·lb)
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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 cylinders 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 fluid to the dust seals, and install them into
the cylinders by hand.
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Replace the O-ring [A].
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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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Tighten:
Torque - Front Caliper Assembly Bolts: 22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m,
16 ft·lb)
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Install the pads (see Front Brake P ad Installation in the
Brakes chapter).
•
Wipe up any spilled brake fluid on the caliper with wet
cloth.
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