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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-51
Periodic Maintenance Procedures
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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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Install the removed parts (see appropriate chapters).
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Wipe up any spilled brake fluid on the caliper with wet
cloth.
Rear Caliper Disassembly
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Remove:
Rear Caliper (see Rear Caliper Removal in the Brakes
chapter)
Brake Pads (see Rear Brake Pad Removal in the Brakes
chapter)
Caliper Holder [A]
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Remove:
Dust Boot [A]
Friction Boot [B]
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Using compressed air, remove the piston.
Cover the caliper opening with a clean heavy cloth [A].
Remove the piston by lightly applying compressed air [B]
to where the brake line fits into the caliper.
WARNING
The piston in the brake caliper can crush hands and
fingers. Never place your hand or fingers in front of
the piston.
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Remove the pad spring.
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Remove the dust seal and fluid seal.
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Remove the bleed valve and rubber cap.
Rear 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 Valve: 7.8 N·m (0.80 kgf·m, 69 in·lb)
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