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CHAS
EB702343
CHECKING THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE
CALIPERS
1. Check:
• brake caliper pistons 1
Rust/scratches/wear ® Replace the
brake caliper.
• brake caliper cylinders 2
Scratches/wear ® Replace the brake
caliper.
• brake calipers
Cracks/damage ® Replace.
• brake fluid delivery passages
(brake caliper body)
Obstruction ® Blow out with com-
pressed air.
WARNINGWARNING
Whenever a brake caliper is disassem-
bled, replace the brake caliper piston
seals.
Front
õRear
Recommended brake component
replacement schedule
Brake pads If necessary
Piston seals Every two years
Brake hoses Every two years
Brake fluidEvery two years
and whenever the
brake is disassem-
bled
õ
2. Check:
• rear brake caliper bracket 1
Cracks/damage ® Replace.
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FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
