Damper, Removing and Installing

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Depending on the model there are two dampers installed in each front brake caliper.

Removing

-- Remove the dust cap if equipped.

-- Remove the bolt -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Bolt And Vibration Damper

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-- Remove the vibration damper -2- from the brake caliper -3-.

installing

-- Clean the brake caliper around the balance weight.

-- Install the damper -2- in the brake caliper.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolt And Vibration Damper

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-- Install the new bolts -1- and tighten, refer to -item 1- Bolt (See Figure).

-- Replace the existing protective cap.