Disassembly

BRAKE: FRONT BRAKE: DISASSEMBLY

DISASSEMBLY

1. REMOVE CYLINDER BOOT





(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the 4 cylinder boots from the cylinder.
2. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PISTON





(a) Prepare the wooden plate to hold the pistons.





(b) Place the plate between the pistons and insert a pad at one side.
(c) Use compressed air to remove the pistons alternately from the cylinder.
CAUTION:
Do not place your fingers in front of the piston when using compressed air.

3. REMOVE PISTON SEAL





(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the 4 piston seals from the cylinder.
4. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG
(a) Remove the bleeder plug cap and bleeder plug from the disc brake cylinder assembly.
5. INSPECT BRAKE CYLINDER AND PISTON Front Brake
6. INSPECT PAD LINING THICKNESS Front Brake
7. INSPECT DISC THICKNESS Front Brake
8. REMOVE FRONT DISC
(a) Make matchmarks on the disc and the axle hub.
(b) Remove the front disc.