FRONT BRAKE DISASSEMBLY

Tech Tips

for 2-pot Caliper:

Perform the removal and installation of the front disc brake piston, cylinder boot and piston seal one side at a time.


  1. REMOVE CYLINDER BOOT


    1. except 2-pot Caliper:


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        *1 Protective Tape

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

        Note

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

  2. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PISTON


    1. except 2-pot Caliper:


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

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

        CAUTION:

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

        Note

        Do not allow any brake fluid to spatter.

    2. for 2-pot Caliper:


      1. Place a piece of cloth and a wooden block between the front disc brake piston and front disc brake cylinder.

        Tech Tips

        Make sure to place the wooden block between the front disc brake piston which is not to be removed and the front disc brake cylinder.

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

        CAUTION:

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

        Note

        Do not allow any brake fluid to spatter.

  3. REMOVE CYLINDER BOOT


    1. for 2-pot Caliper:


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        Text in Illustration
        *1 Protective Tape

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

        Note

        Be careful not to damage the front disc brake cylinder.

  4. REMOVE PISTON SEAL


    1. except 2-pot Caliper:


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        Text in Illustration
        *1 Protective Tape

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

        Note

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

    2. for 2-pot Caliper:


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        Text in Illustration
        *1 Protective Tape

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

        Note

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

  5. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG CAP

  6. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG