BRAKES 13-13
Calipers
Caliper R em oval
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Remove the front wheel (see Wheels/Tires chapter).
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Loosen the banjo bolt [A] at the brake hose lower end,
and tighten it loosely.
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Unscrew the caliper mounting bolts [B], and detach the
caliper [C] from the disc.
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Unscrew the banjo bolt and remove the brake hose [D]
from the caliper.
CAUTION
Immediately wash away any brake fluid that spills.
NOTE
○
If the caliper is to be disassembled after removal and if
compressed air is not available, disassemble the caliper
before the brake hose is removed (see Caliper Disas-
sembly).
Caliper Installation
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Install the caliper and brake hose lower end.
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Replace the washers that are on each side of hose fitting
with new ones.
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Tighten:
Torque - Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts: 25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m,
18 ft·lb)
Brake Hose Banjo Bolt: 25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m, 18 ft·lb)
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Check the fluid level in the brake reservoir.
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Bleed the brake line (see Brake Line Air Bleeding).
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Check the brake for good braking power, no brake drag,
and no fluid leakage.
WARNING
Do not attempt to drive the vehicle until a firm brake
lever can be obtained by pumping the brake lever
until the pads are against each disc. The brakes
will not function on the first application of t he lever
if this is not done.
