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Disassembly





BRAKE: FRONT BRAKE: DISASSEMBLY

1. REMOVE CYLINDER BOOT





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

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

2. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PISTON





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

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

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

NOTICE:
Do not spatter the brake fluid.

3. REMOVE PISTON SEAL





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

NOTICE:
Do not damage the inner surface or piston seal groove of the cylinder.

4. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG CAP

5. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG