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Disassembly

DISASSEMBLY
1) Remove mud and foreign matter from the caliper body assembly and the support.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to allow foreign matter to enter the brake hose connector.


2) Place a wooden block in the caliper body as shown in the figure to prevent the piston from jumping out and being damaged.
3) Gradually apply compressed air via the brake hose installation hole to push the piston out.





1) Place a wooden block of 30 mm (1.18 in) width.
4) Remove the piston boot.





5) Remove the piston seal from caliper body cylinder.

CAUTION:
Do not damage the cylinder and piston seal groove.






6) Remove the guide pin and boot from caliper body.