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Rear Brake

Disassembly





1. Removal of rear disc brake piston
(1) Put a wooden block between the rear disc brake piston and the disc brake cylinder to prevent the rear disc brake piston from being damaged.

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(2) Using an air gun, gradually blow air into the applicable part to remove the rear disc brake piston.

WARNING:
Be careful not to pinch your fingers.


CAUTION:
Be careful not to spill brake fluid.






2. Removal of cylinder boot
(1) Using a thin flat tip screwdriver, remove the cylinder boot from the disc brake cylinder.

NOTE:
Wrap the tip of the screwdriver with a protective tape.

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


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3. Removal of piston seal
(1) Using a thin flat tip screwdriver, remove the piston seal.

NOTE:
Wrap the tip of the screwdriver with a protective tape.

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


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4. Removal of rear disc brake bleeder plug cap
(1) Remove the rear disc brake bleeder plug cap from the rear disc brake bleeder plug.
5. Removal of rear disc brake bleeder plug
(1) Remove the rear disc brake bleeder plug from the disc brake cylinder ASSY RR LH.