FRONT BRAKE REMOVAL

Tech Tips


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

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  2. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID

    Note

    Immediately wash off any brake fluid that comes into contact with any painted surfaces.

  3. DISCONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE


    1. A003AR4

      Remove the union bolt and gasket, and disconnect the front flexible hose from the disc brake cylinder assembly.

  4. REMOVE DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY


    1. A003C97

      Remove the 2 bolts and disc brake cylinder assembly.

  5. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD


    1. A003BE8

      Remove the 2 disc brake pads from the disc brake cylinder mounting.

  6. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE


    1. A003EIS

      Remove the 2 disc brake pad support plates LH and 2 disc brake pad support plates RH from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.

      Note

      Each front disc brake pad support plate has a different shape. Be sure to put an identification mark on each front disc brake pad support plate so that it can be reinstalled to its original position.

  7. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN


    1. A003DLB

      Remove the 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pins from the disc brake cylinder mounting.

  8. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE BUSH


    1. A003BB9

      Using a screwdriver, remove the front disc brake cylinder slide bush from the front disc brake cylinder slide pin.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Note

      Do not damage the front disc brake cylinder slide pin.

  9. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BUSH DUST BOOT


    1. A003BI4

      Remove the 2 front disc brake bush dust boots from the disc brake cylinder mounting.

  10. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING


    1. A003CY3

      Remove the 2 bolts and front disc brake cylinder mounting from the steering knuckle.

  11. REMOVE FRONT DISC


    1. A003D24E01
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      *1 Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the disc and axle hub, and remove the front disc.