Disassembly

BRAKE (FRONT): FRONT BRAKE: DISASSEMBLY

1. REMOVE CYLINDER BOOT

HINT
* Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.
* The following procedure listed is for the LH side.

(a) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with vinyl tape, remove the cylinder boot set ring and cylinder boot from the disc brake cylinder.





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

2. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PISTON

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





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(b) Apply compressed air to remove the disc brake piston from the disc brake cylinder.

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

NOTICE:
Do not allow any brake fluid to spatter.

3. REMOVE PISTON SEAL

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





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NOTICE:
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