Disassembly

BRAKE: FRONT BRAKE (except 6-Pot Caliper): DISASSEMBLY

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

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the 4 cylinder boots from the disc brake caliper.





HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

2. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PISTON

(a) Install one side of the disc brake pad.





(b) Install a wooden plate between the pistons of the disc brake caliper to prevent the pistons from jumping out.

(c) Using an air gun, gradually apply air and remove the 2 disc brake pistons from the cylinder.

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

(d) Remove the brake pad and wooden plate.

(e) Temporarily install the 2 disc brake pistons that were removed. Then install the disc brake pad to the side in which the 2 disc brake pistons were temporarily installed.

(f) Install a wooden plate between the pistons of the disc brake caliper to prevent the pistons from jumping out.

(g) Using an air gun, gradually apply air and remove the 2 disc brake pistons from the other side of the cylinder.

3. REMOVE PISTON SEAL

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the 4 piston seals from the disc brake caliper.





NOTICE:
Do not damage the inner cylinder and cylinder groove.

HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

4. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG