8-68 CHASSIS
• Remove the dust seals 4 and piston seals 5.
CALIPER INSPECTION
BRAKE CALIPER
• Inspect the brake caliper cylinder wall for nicks, scratches or
other damage.
BRAKE CALIPER PISTON
• Inspect the brake caliper piston surface for any scratches or
other damage.
CALIPER REASSEMBLY
Reassemble the caliper in the reverse order of disassembly. Pay
attention to the following points:
• Clean the caliper bores and pistons with specified brake fluid,
especially the dust seal grooves and piston seal grooves.
Specification and classification: DOT 4
Avoid reusing the dust seals and piston seals to pre-
vent fluid leakage.
* Clean the caliper components with fresh brake fluid
before reassembly. Never use cleaning solvent or
gasoline to clean them.
* Do not wipe the brake fluid off after cleaning the
components.
* When cleaning the components, use the specified
brake fluid. Never use different types of fluid or
cleaning solvent such as gasoline, kerosine or oth-
ers.
* Replace the piston seals and dust seals with the new
ones when reassembly. Apply the brake fluid to both
seals when installing them.