Disassembly
BRAKE: REAR BRAKE: DISASSEMBLY
DISASSEMBLY
HINT:
- Use the same procedures for the LH side and RH side.
- The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. REMOVE CYLINDER BOOT
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 cylinder boots from the disc brake caliper.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
2. REMOVE REAR 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 disc brake piston 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 disc brake piston that was removed. Then install the disc brake pad to the side in which the disc brake piston is 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 disc brake piston from the other side of the cylinder.
3. REMOVE PISTON SEAL
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 piston seals from the disc brake caliper.
NOTE: Do not damage the inner cylinder and cylinder groove.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
4. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG CAP
5. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG