| Bleeder port damaged |
A |
Require repair or replacement of caliper |
| Bleeder screw broken off in caliper |
A |
Require repair or replacement of caliper |
| Only required if hydraulic system must be opened. |
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| Bleeder screw plugged |
A |
Require repair or replacement of bleeder screw |
| Only required if hydraulic system must be opened. |
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| Bleeder screw seized |
A |
Require replacement of caliper |
| Seized is defined as a bleeder screw that cannot be removed after a practical attempt at removing. Only required if the hydraulic system must be opened. |
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| Casting corroded, affecting structural integrity |
A |
Require replacement |
| Casting damaged, affecting structural integrity |
A |
Require replacement |
| Dust boot around caliper torn |
A |
Require replacement of dust boot |
| Leaking |
A |
Require repair or replacement |
| Mounting pin threads damaged |
A |
Require repair or replacement of component with damaged threads |
| Mounting pin threads stripped (threads missing) |
A |
Require repair or replacement of component with stripped threads |
| Mounting pin threads stripped in caliper bracket (threads missing) |
A |
Require repair or replacement of caliper bracket |
| Mounting pin threads stripped in steering knuckle (threads missing) |
A |
Require repair or replacement of steering knuckle |
| Parking brake cable support, lever, or return spring bent |
A |
Require replacement of parts |
| Parking brake cable support, lever, or return spring broken |
A |
Require replacement of parts |
| Parking brake mechanism in caliper inoperative |
A |
Require repair or replacement |
| Piston corroded (pitted or peeling chrome plating) |
B |
Require replacement of piston and rebuilding or replacement of caliper |
| Piston damaged, affecting performance |
B |
Require replacement of piston and rebuilding or replacement of caliper |
| Piston damaged, not affecting performance |
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No service suggested or required |
| Piston finish worn off |
B |
Require replacement of piston and rebuilding or replacement of caliper |
| Piston sticking |
A |
Require rebuilding or replacement of caliper |
| Slide mechanism sticking |
A |
Require repair or replacement of slide mechanism |
