Service Manual

11.12
BRAKES
2. Remove mounting bracket, pin assembly and dust boot.
3. Using a hammer and a small punch, remove the piston from
the caliper body, then remove the square O-rings (see
“BRAKE CALIPER - Exploded View”).
4. Clean the caliper body, piston, and mounting bracket with
brake cleaner or denatured alcohol.
NOTE: Be sure to thoroughly clean the seal grooves
in the caliper body.
Caliper Inspection
1. Inspect caliper body for nicks, scratches or wear. Measure
bore size and compare to specifications. Replace if damage
is evident or if worn beyond service limit.
2. Inspect piston for nicks, scratches, wear or damage.
Measure diameter and replace if damaged or worn beyond
service limit.
3. Inspect the brake pad and disc as outlined in this chapter
(see “Pad Inspection” and “Brake Disc Inspection”).
Clean Components
= In. / mm.
Front Calipers:
Caliper Bore I.D.
Std: 1.192” (30.28 mm)
Service Limit: 1.194” (30.33 mm)
Rear Calipers:
Caliper Bore I.D.
Std: 1.254” (31.85 mm)
Service Limit: 1.256” (31.90 mm)