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Disassembly





BRAKE (FRONT): FRONT BRAKE: DISASSEMBLY

HINT
Perform the removal and installation of the front disc brake piston, cylinder boot and piston seal one side at a time.

1. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PISTON

(a) Place a piece of cloth between the disc brake pistons and the disc brake cylinder assembly.





(b) Using compressed air, remove one of the disc brake pistons from the disc brake cylinder assembly.

CAUTION:
Do not place your fingers in front of the front disc brake piston when using compressed air.

NOTICE:
Do not allow any brake fluid to spatter.

2. REMOVE CYLINDER BOOT

(a) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, remove the cylinder boot from the disc brake cylinder assembly.





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NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the front disc brake cylinder.

3. REMOVE PISTON SEAL

(a) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, remove the piston seal from the disc brake cylinder assembly.





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NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the inner cylinder or cylinder groove.

4. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG CAP

5. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG
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