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Reassembly





BRAKE (FRONT): FRONT BRAKE: REASSEMBLY

HINT
* Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
* The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

1. TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG

(a) Install the front disc brake bleeder plug to the front disc brake cylinder.

HINT
The bleeder plug will be tightened to a torque specification in the "BLEED BRAKE LINE" procedures.

2. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG CAP

3. INSTALL PISTON SEAL

(a) Apply a light coat of lithium soap base glycol grease to the entire circumference of a new piston seal.





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(b) Install the piston seal to the front disc brake cylinder assembly.

NOTICE:
Make sure the piston seal is securely installed to the groove of the front disc brake cylinder assembly.

4. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE PISTON

(a) Apply a light coat of lithium soap base glycol grease to the entire inner and outer circumference of a new cylinder boot.





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(b) Apply a light coat of lithium soap base glycol grease to the entire outer circumference of the front disc brake piston where it contacts the front disc brake cylinder.

(c) Install the cylinder boot to the front disc brake piston.

(d) Install the front disc brake piston to the disc brake cylinder assembly.

NOTICE:
Do not forcibly install the piston to the disc brake cylinder assembly.

5. INSTALL CYLINDER BOOT

(a) Install the cylinder boot to the brake cylinder.





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NOTICE:
Insert the cylinder boot securely into the grooves of the disc brake cylinder and piston.

(b) Using a screwdriver, install a new set ring.

HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the cylinder boot.