Disassembly

BRAKE: REAR BRAKE: 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 2 cylinder boots from the disc brake caliper.





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





HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

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

4. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG CAP

5. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG