Frequent inhalation of brake pad dust,
regardless of material composition, could be hazardous to your
health.
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Avoid breathing dust
particles. |
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Never use an air hose or brush to clean
brake
assemblies. | |
Remove, disassemble,
inspect, reassemble, and install the caliper and note these
items:
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Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it
may damage the paint; If brake fluid gets on the paint, wash it off
immediately with water. |
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Clean all parts in brake fluid and air dry;
blow out all passages with compressed
air. |
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Before reassembling, check that all parts are
free of dirt and other foreign
particles. |
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Replace parts with new ones as specified in
the illustration. |
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Make sure no dirt or other foreign matter gets
into the brake fluid. |
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Make sure no grease or oil gets on the brake
discs or pads. |
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When reusing pads, always reinstall them in
their original positions to prevent loss of braking
efficiency. |
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Do not reuse drained brake
fluid. |
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Always use Genuine DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid.
Non Genuine DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid cause corrosion and shorten
the life of the system. |
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Coat the piston, piston seal groove, and
caliper bore with clean brake
fluid. |
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Replace all rubber parts with new
ones. |
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After installing the caliper, check the brake
hose and line for leaks, interference, interference, and
twisting. |