Rear Brake Caliper, Servicing

Fig. 1 Piston, removing
Unscrew






Fig. 2 Piston seal, removing
Pry out carefully to avoid damaging piston bore






Fig. 3 Dust cap for piston, installing
Slide outer lip onto piston

Note: It either piston or bore in brake caliper is corroded, pined or scored, affected part must be replaced.






Fig. 4 Piston, installing
Lubricate piston and cylinder bore lightly with brake cylinder paste
Insert inner lip of dust cap into groove of brake cylinder






Fig. 5 Piston, installing
Press piston down while screwing in as tar as possible

CAUTION: Outer lip of dust cap must slip into groove of piston.






Fig. 6 Brake caliper, bleeding
Fill caliper through bleeder valve until brake fluid comes out of threaded hole for brake hose connection without bubbles