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Second Brake






DISASSEMBLY
REMOVE 2ND BRAKE PISTON





a. Apply compressed air to the oil hole to remove the piston.

HINT: When the piston can not be removed as it is slanted, either blow the air again with the protruding side pushed or remove the piston using the needle nose pliers with vinyl tape on the tip.





b. Using a small screwdriver, remove the 2 O-rings from the piston.

INSPECTION





1. INSPECT DISC, PLATE AND FLANGE
Check if the sliding surfaces of the discs, plates and flange are worn or burnt.
If necessary, replace them.

HINT:
^ If the lining of the disc is peeling off or discolored, or even if a part of the printed numbers are defaced, replace all discs.
^ Before assembling new discs, soak them in ATF for at least 15 minutes.





2. CHECK 2ND BRAKE PISTON RETURN SPRING
Using vernier calipers, measure the free length of the spring together with the spring seal.
Standard free length: 16.61 mm (0.6539 inch)

REASSEMBLY
INSTALL PISTON





a. Coat a new O-ring with ATF.
b. Install 2 new O-rings on the piston.





c. Press the piston into the drum.

NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the O-ring.