buell s1 lightning '97 Manual
15
FRONT BRAKE CALIPER
TOOL INFORMATION
Use the
BRAKE CALIPER PISTON REMOVER (Part No. B-
42079)
to simplify front caliper piston removal.
NOTE
The following instructions expand upon Step 9 of
FRONT
BRAKE CALIPER, REMOVAL/DISASSEMBLY
in the 1996
manual.
1.
Attach caliper half to tool.
a. See
Attach outside caliper half using two
screws.
b. See
Attach inside caliper half using two
screws and two nuts.
1
WARNING
When using air pressure to remove pistons from caliper,
pistons may be ejected with considerable force. Wear
safety glasses and heavy gloves to prevent personal
injury.
pistons may be ejected with considerable force. Wear
safety glasses and heavy gloves to prevent personal
injury.
1
CAUTION
Exercise care to avoid dropping piston on hard surface.
Any damage requires piston replacement.
Any damage requires piston replacement.
2.
If removing pistons from outside caliper half, place a
gloved finger over the banjo bolt hole.
gloved finger over the banjo bolt hole.
3.
Apply low pressure air to force the pistons
from the caliper bores.
Figure 11. Outside Caliper Half
Figure 12. Inside Caliper Half
Figure 13. Using Air Pressure to Remove Pistons
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Banjo bolt hole
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