BRAKES Caliper

Remove:

Anti-rattle spring [A] Caliper Mounting Bolts [B] Piston [C] Dust Seal [D] Fluid Seal [E] Front Caliper [F] Rear Caliper [G]

• The pistons can be removed by compressed air as fol­lows.

○Remove the banjo bolt and take off the caliper.

○Remove the pads and spring (see Pad Removal).

○Insert a wooden board [A] 5 mm thick inside the caliper opening.

○Lightly apply compressed air [B] to the hose joint opening until the pistons hit the wooden board.

To avoid serious injury, never place your fingers or palm inside the caliper opening. If you apply com­pressed air into the caliper, the piston may crush your hand or fingers.

○Remove the board and pull out the pistons by hand.

CAUTION Immediately wash away any brake fluid that spills.