Brake Caliper Overhaul

- Remove and install rear brake caliper. Brake Caliper R&R



- Press off plastic caps (1).
- Unscrew guide bolts (2).
- Disassemble caliper.
- Remove brake pads.




Installation note:
- Push brake pad toward outside completely before inserting spring (4).

- Press off rubber guard and clamping ring.



- Place a liner (hard wood, hard felt or similar material) in caliper recess to protect the 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 dowel sleeves (5), replacing with dowel sleeves from repair kit if necessary.



- Remove seal carefully with a plastic needle.
- Clean cylinder bores and parts with alcohol and dry with compressed air.
- Inspect pistons and flange surfaces thoroughly for damage.
- Machining of cylinder bores and pistons is not approved.

Installation note:
- Give all parts a light coat of ATE brake cylinder paste and install.




- First pull rubber guard on to piston.
- Do not cant piston.
- Press in piston with a piece of hard wood.



- Pull rubber guard over edge of cylinder bore and secure with a clamping ring.
- Assemble caliper.
- Bleed brakes. Service and Repair