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) Remove the 4 cylinder boots from the disc brake caliper.





HINT
If a dust seal retainer comes off the disc brake cylinder or is damaged, replace the front disc brake cylinder assembly.

NOTICE:
Always use your hands to remove the boots. Never use a screwdriver, etc., as the dust seal retainers are easily damaged and may come off.





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.





HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

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

4. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG