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