Disassembly / reassembly

DISASSEMBLY / REASSEMBLY

1. Disconnect the hose fitting from the caliper.
2. Remove the bleed screw.

13 ÷ 15 Nm
1.3 ÷ 1.5 kgm

4 ÷ 6 Nm
0.4 ÷ 0.6 Kgm

1. Blow a jet of compressed air in the brake fluid filler hole to make the piston come out.
2. Remove the piston (2A), the seal (2B) and the protective boot (2C).

1. Piston
2. Seal
3. Protective boot

CHECKS AND INSPECTIONS

• The piston and body should not show signs of scrapes or seizure; 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 turns on the instrument cluster warning light.
• Check the brake caliper support bracket for cracks and distortion.

CHANGING THE FRONT BRAKE PADS

• Remove the front wheel.

1. Disconnect the electrical connection of the brake pad wear sensor.
2. Slacken the caliper body upper fastening screw.

31 ÷ 38 Nm
3.2 ÷ 3.9 Kgm (Spider 4 cyl.)

22 ÷ 32 Nm
2.2 ÷ 3.3 Kgm (Other versions)