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B
FRONT AND REAR BRAKESCHAS
WARNING
EAS00633
CHECKING THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE
CALIPERS
Recommended brake component
p
replacement schedule
Brake padsIf necessary
Piston sealsEvery two years
Brake hosesEvery four years
Brake fluidEvery two years
and whenever the
brake is disas-
sembled
1. Check:
brake caliper pistons
1
Rust / scratches / wear Replace the brake
caliper pistons.
brake caliper cylinders
2
Scratches / wear Replace the brake cali-
per assembly.
brake caliper body
3
Cracks / damage Replace the brake cali-
per assembly.
brake fluid delivery passages
(brake caliper body)
Obstruction Blow out with compressed air.
Whenever a brake caliper is disassembled,
replace the brake caliper piston seals.
AFront
BRear
2. Check:
brake caliper bracket
1
Cracks / damage Replace.
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