CALIPER (FRONT) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Warning

•   Brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycols. Avoid contact with eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists. If taken internally, drink water and induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

Caution

•  Be careful not to inhale brake dust.

•  Do not allow the reserve tank to run dry during the air bleeding operation. Keep the reserve tank filled with the specified brake fluid. Never reuse the brake fluid that has been drained from the brake system.

•  Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces. Be careful not to spill any on painted surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled, wipe it off immediately.

•  Do no use denatured alcohol for flushing the brake system or cleaning components where alcohol could be trapped. If denatured alcohol is trapped, it can cause eventual failure of rubber components in the system.

•  Never allow any petroleum product or mineral oil to contact the inside of a brake system. Mineral oil and petroleum products deteriorate the natural rubber seals used in brake systems. If a brake system becomes contaminated, it must be flushed with clean brake fluid and all rubber seals and hoses replaced. Use specified brake fluid.

Note

•  When any part of the brake system has been disconnected for repair or replacement, air may get into the system and cause spongy brake pedal action. This requires air bleeding of the brake system after it has been correctly connected. The hydraulic system can be bled manually or with a brake bleeder.

1.  Remove the wheels and tires. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.  Disconnect the brake pipes and remove the clips.

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3.  Remove the retaining clip.

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4.  Remove the caliper and the brake hose as a single unit.

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(1)  Remove the caliper and the bolts.

(2)  Remove the caliper and the brake hose as a single unit.

5.  Remove the brake pad.

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(1)  Remove the brake pad (outer side) from the mounting support.

(2)  Remove the brake pad (inner side) from the caliper piston.

6.  Remove the brake hose from the caliper, and remove the caliper.

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7.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

8.  After installation, bleed the brake system. (See AIR BLEEDING (BRAKE SYSTEM).)