PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-59
Maintenance Procedure
Rear Caliper Disassembly
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Remove the rear caliper (see Rear Caliper Removal in
the Brakes chapter).
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Remove the pads and pad spring (see Rear Brake Pad
Removal in the Brakes chapter).
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Using compressed air, remove the piston.
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Cover the caliper opening with a clean, heavy cloth [A].
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Remove the piston by lightly applying compressed air [B]
to where the brake line fits into the caliper.
WARNING
To avoid serious injury, never place your fingers or
palm inside the caliper opening. If you apply com-
pressed air into the caliper, the piston may crush
your hand or fingers.
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Remove the dust seal and fluid seal.
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Remove the bleed valve and rubber cap.
NOTE
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If compressed air is not available, do as follows with the
brake hose connected to the caliper.
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Prepare a container for brake fluid, and perform the
work above it.
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Remove the pads and pad spring (see Rear Brake Pad
Removal in the Brakes chapter).
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Pump the brake pedal to remove the caliper piston.
Rear Caliper Assembly
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Clean the caliper parts except for the pads.
CAUTION
For cleaning of the parts, use only disc brake fluid,
isopropyl alcohol, or ethyl alcohol.
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Install the bleed valve and rubber cap.
Torque - Bleed Valv e: 7.8 N·m (0.80 kgf·m, 69 in·lb)
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Replace the fluid seal [A] with a new one.
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Apply brake fluid to the fluid seal, and install it into the
cylinder by hand.
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Replace the dust seal [B] with a new one.
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Apply brake fluid to the dust s eal, and install it into the
cylinder by hand.
