Service Manual (KLZ1000C) — page 70 of 762

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2-48 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Procedures

•○Using compressed air, remove the pistons.
  Cover the caliper opening with a clean heavy cloth [A].
○Lightly apply compressed air [B] to the oil passage.
                           WARNING
    The piston in the brake caliper can crush hands and
    fingers. Never place your hand or fingers in front of
    the piston.
○Pull out the pistons by hand.
• When   compressed air is not used, using the brake caliper
  piston pliers [A] remove the pistons [B].
    Special Tool - Brake Caliper Piston Pliers ( 26        36):
                      57001-1862

• Remove    the dust seals [A] and fluid seals [B].
• Repeat the previous step to remove the pistons from the
  Cut the  bands.
• other side of the caliper body.
• Remove the bleed valve and rubber cap.

Front Caliper Assembly
• Clean the caliper parts except for the pads.
                           NOTICE
    For cleaning the parts, use only disc brake fluid,
    isopropyl alcohol, or ethyl alcohol.

• Install the bleed valve and rubber cap.
• Tighten:
    Torque - Bleed Valves: 8.0 N·m (0.82 kgf·m, 71 in·lb)

•○Replace   the fluid seals [A] with new ones.
  Apply silicone grease to the fluid seals, and install them
 into the cylinders by hand.
•Replace the dust seals [B] with new ones if they are dam-
 aged.
○Apply silicone grease to the dust seals, and install them
 into the cylinders by hand.