FRONT BRAKE(except 6-Pot Caliper) DISASSEMBLY

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedures for the LH side and RH side.

  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE CYLINDER BOOT


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      Remove the 4 cylinder boots from the disc brake caliper.

      Tech Tips

      If a dust seal retainer comes off the disc brake cylinder or is damaged, replace the front disc brake cylinder assembly.

      Note

      Always use your hands to remove the boots. Never use a screwdriver, etc., as the dust seal retainers are easily damaged and may come off.

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      *1 Cylinder Boot
      *2 Dust Seal Retainer
      *3 Front Disc Brake Piston

  2. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PISTON


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      Install one side of the disc brake pad.

    2. Install a wooden plate between the pistons of the disc brake caliper to prevent the pistons from jumping out.

    3. Using an air gun, gradually apply air and remove the 2 disc brake pistons from the cylinder.

      CAUTION:

      Do not place your fingers in front of the pistons when using compressed air.

    4. Remove the brake pad and wooden plate.

    5. Temporarily install the 2 disc brake pistons that were removed. Then install the disc brake pad to the side in which the 2 disc brake pistons were temporarily installed.

    6. Install a wooden plate between the pistons of the disc brake caliper to prevent the pistons from jumping out.

    7. Using an air gun, gradually apply air and remove the 2 disc brake pistons from the other side of the cylinder.

  3. REMOVE PISTON SEAL


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      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver, remove the 4 piston seals from the disc brake caliper.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Note

      Do not damage the inner cylinder and cylinder groove.

  4. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG CAP

  5. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG