FRONT BRAKE DISASSEMBLY

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE CYLINDER BOOT


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      *a Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver, remove the 4 set rings and 4 cylinder boots from the disc brake cylinder assembly LH.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Note

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

  2. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PISTON


    1. B003OQVC06
      *a 170 mm (6.70 in.)
      *b 50 mm (1.97 in.)
      *c 25 mm (0.99 in.)

      Prepare a wooden plate to hold the front disc brake pistons.

    2. B003P1L

      Place the wooden plate between the front disc brake pistons and insert a front disc brake pad on one side.

    3. Apply compressed air to remove the 4 front disc brake pistons from the disc brake cylinder assembly LH.

      CAUTION:

      Do not place your finger in front of the front disc brake piston when using compressed air.

      Note

      Be careful not to spatter the brake fluid.

  3. REMOVE PISTON SEAL


    1. B003SFSC01
      *a Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver, remove the 4 piston seals from the disc brake cylinder assembly LH.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the inner cylinder and piston seal groove.

  4. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG CAP

  5. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG


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