Inspection

FRONT DISC BRAKE


BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Inspection


INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Check the following items and replace if necessary.

Cylinder Body
Check the cylinder inner wall for rust, wear, cracks or damage.

CAUTION:
Always clean with new brake fluid. Never clean with mineral oil such as gasoline and light oil.

Torque Member
Check the torque member for rust, wear, cracks or damage.

Pistons
Check the surface of the piston for rust, wear, cracks or damage.

CAUTION:
A piston sliding surface is plated. Never polish with sandpaper.

Sliding Pin and Sliding Pin Boot
Check the sliding pins and sliding pin boots for rust, wear, cracks or damage.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check a drag of front disc brake. If any drag is found, follow the procedure described below.
2. Remove brake pads. Inspection.
3. Press the pistons. Inspection.
4. Install brake pads. Inspection.
5. Depress the brake pedal several times.
6. Check a drag of front disc brake again. If any drag is found, disassemble the caliper. Front Disc Brake, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Disassembly and Assembly".
7. Burnish contact surfaces brake pads and disc rotor after refinishing or replacing disc rotor, or if a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage. Inspection.