FRONT BRAKE(except 6-Pot Caliper) 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


    1. Install a wooden block between the pistons of the 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 front disc brake pistons touch the wooden block.

      Note

      Do not allow any brake fluid to spatter.

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      Remove the 4 cylinder boots from the disc brake cylinder assembly LH and front disc brake pistons.

      Note

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

  2. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PISTON


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

      Note

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

  4. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG CAP

  5. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG