Rear

Rear Brake Caliper Overhaul

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution.

Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution.

Disassembly Procedure

Important:
^ Replace all the components included in the repair kits used to service this brake caliper.
^ Lubricate the rubber parts with clean brake fluid to make assembly easier.
^ The torque values specified are for dry, non lubricated fasteners.
^ Perform the service operations on a clean bench free from all mineral oil materials.





1. Remove the brake caliper.

2. Caution: Do not place your fingers in front of the piston in order to catch or protect the piston while applying compressed air. This could result in serious injury.

Place a thin piece of wood in front of the piston in order to prevent damage. Remove the piston by directing compressed air into the brake hose inlet fitting port of the brake caliper.





3. Remove the piston boot.
4. Remove the piston seal.
5. Remove the caliper bleed screw cap.
6. Remove the caliper bleed screw.
7. Inspect the caliper bore and the piston seal groove for scoring and corrosion. If you find excessive scoring or corrosion around the piston seal area, replace the brake caliper.





8. Inspect the caliper bracket guide surfaces for corrosion and wear. Remove and replace the caliper bracket, if necessary.
9. Clean all of the residue from the brake pad guiding surfaces on the caliper and the caliper bracket.
10. Clean all of the parts not included in the repair kit with denatured alcohol.
11. Dry all the parts with filtered unlubricated compressed air.
12. Blow out all passages in the caliper and the caliper bleeder valve.

Assembly Procedure





1. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the caliper bleed screw.
Tighten the screw to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).
2. Install the caliper bleed screw cap.
3. Lubricate the new piston seal and the caliper bore seal groove with brake fluid.
4. Install new seals into the caliper bore seal grooves.
5. Ensure that the seals are not twisted.
6. Lubricate the caliper bores and the piston with brake fluid.
7. Install the boot and piston.
1. Install the boot over the end of the piston so that the fold will face toward the brake caliper housing piston bore opening.
2. Seat the boot into the brake caliper bore groove. Slide the piston into the brake caliper bore.
3. Push down the piston to the bottom of the brake caliper bore.
4. Ensure that the boot is properly seats into the piston groove and into the groove in the brake caliper bore.
8. Install the brake caliper.