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2-50 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Procedures
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Hold the pistons nearest the oil passage [A] with the
bands [B].
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Using compressed air, remove the pistons.
Cover the caliper opening with a clean heavy cloth [A].
Lightly apply compressed air [B] to the oil passage.
WARNING
The piston in the brake caliper can crush hands and
fingers. Never place your hand or fingers in front of
the piston.
Pull out the pistons by hand.
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Remove the dust seals [A] and fluid seals [B].
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Cut the bands.
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Repeat the previous step to remove the pistons from the
other side of the caliper body.
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Remove the bleed valve and rubber cap.
Front Caliper Assembly
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Clean the caliper parts except for the pads.
NOTICE
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.
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Tighten:
Torque - Bleed Valves: 7.8 N·m (0.80 kgf·m, 69 in·lb)
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Replace the fluid seals [A] with new ones.
Apply silicone grease 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.
Apply silicone grease to the dust seals, and install them
into the cylinders by hand.
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