Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedures listed below is for the LH side.
REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
DRAIN BRAKE FLUID
Note
Wash off brake fluid immediately if it comes in contact with any painted surface.
REMOVE FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE
Remove the union bolt and gasket.
Disconnect the flexible hose from the disc brake cylinder.
REMOVE DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the 2 bolts and disc brake cylinder assembly.
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD
Remove the 2 front disc brake pads from the disc brake cylinder assembly.
REMOVE FRONT ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM KIT
Remove the No. 1 and No. 2 anti-squeal shims from each pad.
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE
Remove the 2 pad support plates from the brake cylinder mounting.
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING LH
Remove the 2 bolts and cylinder mounting.
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN
Remove the 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pins (upper and lower) from the mounting.
Using a screwdriver, remove the slide bush from the pin (lower).
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Note
Be careful not to damage the pin.
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BUSH DUST BOOT
Remove the 2 boots from the mounting.
REMOVE FRONT DISC
Put matchmarks on the disc and axle hub.
Remove the disc.