Reassembly
BRAKE: FRONT BRAKE: REASSEMBLY
REASSEMBLY
HINT:
- Use the same procedures for the LH side and RH side.
- The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG
(a) Install the bleeder plug to the brake cylinder.
HINT: The bleeder plug will be tightened to a torque specification in the "bleed air from brake line" procedures.
(b) Install the cap.
2. INSTALL PISTON SEAL
(a) Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to a new piston seal.
(b) Install the piston seal to the brake cylinder.
3. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE PISTON
(a) Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to the piston and a new cylinder boot.
(b) Install the cylinder boot to the piston.
(c) Install the piston (with cylinder boot) to the brake cylinder.
NOTE: Do not forcibly install the piston to the brake cylinder.
4. INSTALL CYLINDER BOOT
(a) Install the cylinder boot to the brake cylinder.
NOTE: Install the cylinder boot securely to the grooves of the brake cylinder and piston.
(b) Using a screwdriver, install the set ring.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the cylinder boot.