FRONT BRAKE(for 6-Pot Caliper) DISASSEMBLY

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the LH and RH sides.

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

Note

Do not remove the disc brake piston and piston seal from the front disc brake cylinder assembly.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE CYLINDER BOOT


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      *1 Wooden Plate

      Place one side of the disc brake pad and a wooden plate between the disc brake pistons of the disc brake cylinder assembly.

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      *1 12 mm

      Using compressed air, gradually push the disc brake piston out slightly from the cylinder.

      Note

      Do not push the disc brake piston out more than 12 mm (0.472 in.) from the front disc brake cylinder assembly.

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      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver, separate the cylinder boot from the front disc brake cylinder assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the front disc brake cylinder assembly.

    4. Remove the cylinder boot from the front disc brake piston.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for all cylinder boots.

  2. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG


    1. Remove the front disc brake bleeder plug from the front disc brake cylinder assembly.