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Removal





BRAKE (FRONT): FRONT BRAKE: REMOVAL

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

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL LH

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3. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID

NOTICE:
Wash off brake fluid immediately if it comes in contact with any painted surface.

4. DISCONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE

(a) Remove the union bolt and gasket and disconnect the front flexible hose from the front disc brake cylinder assembly.

5. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and disc brake cylinder assembly.





6. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD

(a) Remove the 2 front disc brake pads from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.





7. REMOVE FRONT ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM

(a) Remove the anti-squeal shims (No. 1 and No. 2) from the front disc brake pad.

(b) Remove the 2 pad wear indicator plates from the front disc brake pad (inner and outer).

8. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE

(a) Remove the 2 front No. 1 disc brake pad support plates and 2 front No. 2 disc brake pad support plates from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.





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NOTICE:
Each front disc brake pad support plate has a different shape. Be sure to put an identification mark on each front disc brake pad support plate so that it can be reinstalled to its original position.

9. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN

(a) Remove the 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pins from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.





10. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE BUSH

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the front disc brake cylinder slide bush from the front disc brake cylinder slide pin.





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HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

NOTICE:
Do not damage the front disc brake cylinder slide pin.

11. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BUSH DUST BOOT

(a) Remove the 2 front disc brake bush dust boots from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.





12. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING LH

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and front disc brake cylinder mounting from the steering knuckle.





13. REMOVE FRONT DISC

(a) Put matchmarks on the disc and axle hub.





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(b) Remove the front disc.
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