Disassembly

BRAKE (FRONT): FRONT BRAKE: DISASSEMBLY

HINT
* Use the same procedures for the LH side and RH side.
* The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PISTON SET RING

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the 4 set rings from the 4 cylinder boots.





HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

2. REMOVE CYLINDER BOOT

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the 4 cylinder boots from the disc brake caliper.

HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

3. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PISTON

(a) Install one of the disc brake pads.





(b) Install a wooden plate between the pistons of the disc brake caliper to prevent the pistons from jumping out.

(c) Using an air gun, gradually apply air and remove the 2 disc brake pistons from the cylinder.

CAUTION:
Do not place your fingers in front of the pistons when using the air gun.

(d) Remove the brake pad and wooden plate.

(e) Temporarily install the 2 disc brake pistons that were removed. Then temporarily install the disc brake pad to the side in which the 2 disc brake pistons are temporarily installed.

(f) Install a wooden plate between the pistons of the disc brake caliper to prevent the pistons from jumping out.

(g) Using an air gun, gradually apply air and remove the 2 disc brake pistons from the other side of the cylinder.

CAUTION:
Do not place your fingers in front of the pistons when using the air gun.

(h) Remove the 2 temporarily installed brake pistons, the brake pad and wooden plate.

4. REMOVE PISTON SEAL

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the 4 piston seals from the disc brake caliper.





HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

NOTICE:
Do not damage the inner cylinder or cylinder groove.

5. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG CAP

6. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG