Service Manual

Brakes
4-4 627333-A
CLEAN, DRY AND INSPECT
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WARNING: Solvent cleaners can be
flammable, poisonous and cause burns.
Examples of solvent cleaners are carbon
tetrachloride, and emulsion-type and
petroleum-base cleaners. Read the
manufacturer’s instructions before using
a solvent cleaner, then carefully follow
the instructions. Also follow the
procedures below.
Wear safe eye protection;
Wear clothing that protects your skin;
work in a well-ventilated area;
Do not use gasoline, or solvents that
contain gasoline. Gasoline can explode.
You must use hot solution tanks or
alkaline solutions correctly. Read the
manufacturer’s instructions before using
hot solution tanks and alkaline solutions.
Then carefully follow the instructions.
Clean Parts
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CAUTION: Do not use hot solution tanks
or water alkaline solutions to clean
ground or polished parts. Damage to
parts can result.
1. Use a cleaning solvent or kerosene or diesel fuel to
clean ground or polished metal parts or surfaces.
Examples of ground or polished parts are the
piston and the piston bore in the caliper;
2. Use a wire brush to clean fastener and fitting
threads;
3. Remove mud and dirt on the linings. Replace all
linings contaminated with oil or grease.
Dry and Inspect Parts
1. Use soft, clean paper or cloth rags or compressed
air to completely dry parts immediately after you
clean them;
2. Carefully inspect all parts for wear or damage
before you assemble them;
3. Repair or replace worn damaged parts.
Apply Corrosion Protection
1. Apply brake system hydraulic fluid to cleaned,
dried parts. Be careful that you do not apply the
grease to the linings or rotor.
2. If you will store the parts, apply a special material,
which prevents corrosion and rust, to all surfaces.
Store parts inside special paper or other material
that prevents rust and corrosion.