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Hydraulic body, front, reconditioning

Hydraulic body, front, reconditioning

To dismantle



1. Remove the hydraulic body, see .

2. Remove the brake pads, see Brakes, Brake discs and brake pads, Adjustment/replacement .

3. Clean the hydraulic body.

4. Press out the brake piston by blowing compressed air through the hose connection. Use a brake pad as a stop.


Warning

Protect your eyes from fluid splashes. Mind your fingers when the brake piston is pressed out.


5. Remove the dust cap and piston seal.

6. Check for damage due to wear.


To assemble



1. Lubricate the piston seals with the grease supplied with the kit. Also smear the dust cover with grease.

2. Place the new piston seal into the inner groove in the brake cylinder.

3. Fit the dust cap on the brake piston.

4. Press the dust cap's collar into the brake cylinder's outer groove.

5. Press the piston into the brake cylinder by such an amount that the dust cap fastens in the brake piston's groove

6. Fit the brake pads.

Important

The LH and RH outboard brake pads are not identical. The pads should be fitted with the metal warning strip facing down.


7. Fit the hydraulic body, see .