Rear Brake Caliper Inspection

Rear Brake Caliper Inspection

NOTE:
Perform this inspection in following cases.
^ When replacing the brake pads with new ones.
^ When checking the thickness of brake pad.
^ Before reassembling the rear brake caliper.

Caliper Cylinder and Caliper Carrier
Check rear brake caliper cylinder and rear brake caliper carrier for distortion, crack, damage and rust. Replace rear brake caliper or rear brake caliper carrier if any defect is found.

Cylinder Boot
Check cylinder boot (1) for break, crack and brake fluid leak. If any defect is found, replace cylinder boot.





Slide Pin
Check that slide pins (1) move smoothly in lateral direction before installing rear brake caliper to caliper rear brake caliper carrier (3). Replace slide pins (1) and pin boots (2) if defective.





Caliper
Push in adjustment bolt (1) by hand. Then check that adjustment bolt (1) moves in arrow direction when lever (2) is moved.