FRONT BRAKE DISASSEMBLY

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE CYLINDER BOOT


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      *a Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, remove the set ring from the disc brake cylinder assembly.

    2. Remove the cylinder boot from the disc brake cylinder assembly.

      Note

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

  2. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PISTON


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      *a Piece of Cloth

      Place a piece of cloth between the front disc brake piston and front disc brake cylinder assembly.

    2. Apply compressed air to remove the front disc brake piston from the front disc brake cylinder assembly.

      CAUTION:

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      • Do not insert your hand between the front disc brake piston and disc brake cylinder assembly to hold the disc brake cylinder assembly.

      • When air is blown in, the front disc brake piston may spring out forcefully, which could result in fingers, etc. being pinched.

      Note

      Do not allow any brake fluid to spatter.

  3. REMOVE PISTON SEAL


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      *a Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, remove the piston seal from the front disc brake cylinder assembly.

      Note

      Do not damage the inner surface or piston seal groove of the disc brake cylinder assembly.

  4. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG CAP


    1. Remove the front disc brake bleeder plug cap from the front disc brake bleeder plug.

  5. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG


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