REAR BRAKE(for 4-Pot Caliper) DISASSEMBLY

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note


  • Make sure not to scratch, damage or apply excessive force to any of the internal components of the rear disc brake cylinder.

  • To prevent rusting on the inside of the rear disc brake cylinder, perform the rear disc brake piston removal and installation quickly.

  • Do not clean the interior of the rear disc brake cylinder with brake cleaner.

  • Remove only indicated parts.

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


    1. Install a wooden block between the pistons of the rear disc brake cylinder assembly LH to stop them coming out.

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      *a Wooden Block

      Using an air gun, gradually apply compressed air until the 4 rear disc brake pistons touch the wooden block.

      Note

      Do not allow any brake fluid to spatter.

    3. Remove the wooden block.

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      Remove the 4 cylinder boots from the 4 disc brake pistons.

  2. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE PISTON


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      Remove the 4 rear disc brake pistons from the rear disc brake cylinder assembly LH.

  3. REMOVE PISTON SEAL


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      *a Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, remove the 4 piston seals from the rear disc brake cylinder assembly LH.

      Note

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

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  4. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG CAP

  5. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG