Front
- Remove and install front brake caliper. Brake Caliper R&RExploded View:
- Pry off plastic caps (1).
- Unscrew guide bolts (2).
Installation note:
- Only clean guide bolts - don't lubricate.
- Check guide bolts for condition, renew if necessary.
- Tightening torque: 30-35 Nm (22-25 ft lbs).
- Disassemble caliper and remove brake pads.
Installation note:
- Push brake pads all the way out before installing spring (4).
- Place a liner made of hard wood, hard felt or similar material in caliper recess for protection of piston.
- Press out piston with compressed air applied through connection bore.
Caution: 10 bar (140 psi) air pressure is equal to a force of about 1250 N (275 lbs).
- Check guide sleeve (5), replacing with guide sleeve in repair kit if necessary.
- Remove seal carefully with a plastic needle.
- Clean cylinder bores and parts with alcohol and dry with compressed air.
- Check cylinder bore, piston and flange surfaces for damage thoroughly.
Installation note:
- Give all parts a light coat of ATE brake cylinder paste and install.
- Machining of cylinders and pistons is not permitted.
- First pull rubber cap on to piston.
- Do not cant piston.
- Press in piston with a piece of hard wood.
- Press rubber cap into groove of cylinder bore with a blunt plastic needle.
- Assemble caliper.
- Bleed brakes. Service and Repair