Disassembly

BRAKE (FRONT): FRONT BRAKE: DISASSEMBLY; 2013 MY FR-S [03/2012 -]

1. REMOVE CYLINDER BOOT

(a) Remove the 2 cylinder boots.









NOTICE:
To prevent damage to the front disc brake piston, remove the boot by hand, and not using a screwdriver or the like.

2. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PISTON

(a) Place a wooden block between the front disc brake piston and disc cylinder.









(b) Slowly apply compressed air to remove the 2 front disc brake pistons from the cylinder.

CAUTION:
Do not place your fingers in front of the front disc brake piston when applying compressed air.

NOTICE:
Do not spatter the brake fluid.

HINT
If the front disc brake piston has been damaged, replace it with a new one.

(c) Remove the wooden block.

3. REMOVE PISTON SEAL

(a) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, remove the 2 piston seals from the disc brake cylinder.









NOTICE:
Do not damage the inner surface or piston seal groove of the cylinder.

4. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG CAP

(a) Remove the front disc brake bleeder plug cap from the front disc brake bleeder plug.

5. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG

(a) Remove the front disc brake bleeder plug.