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Clean and check the brake caliper and dust cover

Fig 1: Brake Caliper And Dust Cover
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Clean and check the brake pad mating surfaces in the brake caliper and caliper holder.

Clean the sliding pins using a steel brush.

Check the piston dust boot. Replace the dust boot if it is damaged.

NOTE: If the dust boot is damaged dirt may have penetrated the cylinder. The brake caliper must be reconditioned. See Reconditioning front brake calipers .