Rear
For additional information see Removal and Installation Notes. Fundamentals and BasicsExploded View:
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
- Remove torque member fixing bolts and eye bolt.
Fixing Bolt Removal:
- Remove brake hose from caliper.
Brake Hose To Caliper Connection:
DISASSEMBLY
- Remove retainer with a screwdriver.
Retainer Ring Removal:
- Push our piston with compressed air.
Piston Removal:
CAUTIONS:
- Use brake fluid to clean. Never use mineral oil.
- Piston sliding surface is plated. Do not polish with emery paper even if rust or foreign materials are stuck to the sliding surfaces.
INSPECTION
1. Check inside surface of cylinder for score, rust, wear, damage or presence of foreign materials. If any of the above conditions are observed, replace caliper body.
2. Minor damage from rust or foreign materials may be eliminated by polishing the surface with a fine emery paper.
3. Replace caliper if necessary.
4. Check piston for score, rust wear, damage or presence of foreign materials. Replace if any of these conditions are observed.
5. Check the pin, pin bolt and pin boot for wear, cracks or other damage. Replace if any of these conditions are observed.
ASSEMBLY
Caliper Piston Installed:
1. Lubricate piston seal, caliper and piston with brake fluid or brake assembly lube.
2. Insert piston seal into groove on cylinder body and install piston.
3. Insert piston gradually into cylinder body. Before it is inserted completely, mount dust cover on piston.