Checks and inspections

CHECKS AND INSPECTIONS

– The piston and caliper body should show no signs of scrapes or seizing; otherwise replace the caliper complete with piston.

– Always replace the protection boot and the seal.

– Make sure the bleed screw is not clogged.

– Make sure that the hose is not swollen or cracked.

– Change the brake pads if the thickness of the friction material is below 1.5 mm.

– Check the brake caliper support bracket for cracks and distortion.

– If the handbrake cable automatic stroke adjustment device is not working properly replace the complete caliper.

CHANGING THE REAR BRAKE PADS

– Remove the rear wheel.

1. Slacken the two screws fastening the caliper body and move it to facilitate replacement of the pads.

NOTE: There is no particular direction of assembly for the rear brake pads.

1. Change the brake pads.
2. Using tool no.1.822.108.000 move back the piston to simplify assembly of the caliper, then refit the caliper.