16. BRAKE SYSTEM                                                MXU 500IRS

 BRAKE CALIPER
 DISASSEMBLY/INSPECTION/
 ASSEMBLY

 DISASSEMBLY

 Remove the front or rear brake caliper (refer
 to the "FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS
 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION" section or
 "REAR BRAKE CALIPERS
 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION" section in
 this chapter).

 Remove the brake pad spring plate.




                                                 Spring Plate




 Remove the piston from the brake caliper.
 If necessary, use compressed air to squeeze
 out the piston through the brake fluid inlet
 opening and place a shop towel under the
 caliper to avoid contamination caused by
 the removed piston.




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