FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Inspection




REAR DISC BRAKE

BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Inspection


INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY

Check the following items and replace if necessary.
Cylinder Body
Check the inner wall of the cylinder for rust, wear, cracks or damage.

CAUTION:
Always clean with new brake fluid. Never clean with mineral oil such as gasoline and light oil.
Torque Member
Check the torque member for rust, wear, cracks or damage.
Pistons
Check the surface of the piston for rust, wear, cracks or damage.

CAUTION:
A piston sliding surface is plated. Never polish with sandpaper.
Sliding Pin, Sliding Pin Boot and Bushing
Check the sliding pins, sliding boots and bushing for rust, wear, cracks or damage.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

1.Check a drag of rear disc brake. If any drag is found, follow the procedure described below.
2.Remove brake pads. Removal And Installation.
3.Press the pistons. Removal And Installation.
4.Install brake pads. Removal And Installation.
5.Securely depress the brake pedal several times.
6.Check a drag of rear disc brake again. If any drag is found, disassemble the cylinder body and replace if necessary. Rear Disc Brake.
7.Burnish contact surface between disc rotor and brake pads after refinishing or replacing disc rotor, or if a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage. Rear Disc Brake.