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Inspection (Front Caliper)

  1. Clean the brake caliper piston bore and seal counterbore, and the caliper piston with denatured alcohol, or equivalent.
  2. Dry the caliper piston bore and counterbore, and the piston with non-lubricated, filtered air.
  3. Inspect the caliper bore for cracks, scoring, pitting, excessive rust, and/or excessive corrosion.
  4. If light rust or light corrosion are present in the caliper bore, attempt to remove the imperfection with a fine emery paper. If the imperfection cannot be removed, replace the caliper assembly.
  5. If cracks, scoring, pitting, excessive rust, and/or excessive corrosion are present in the caliper bore, replace the caliper assembly.
  6. Inspect the caliper piston for cracks, scoring, and/or damage to the finished surface area. Replace the caliper piston if any of these conditions exist.