Disassembly
BRAKE: FRONT BRAKE:
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 4 set rings and 4 cylinder boots from the disc brake caliper.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
2. REMOVE FRONT 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 2 disc brake pistons 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 2 disc brake pistons that were removed. Then install the disc brake pad to the side in which the 2 disc brake pistons were 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 2 disc brake pistons from the other side of the cylinder.
3. REMOVE PISTON SEAL
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the 4 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 FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG CAP
5. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG