Removal and Installation: Removal
WARNING:
Since dust covering the front brake has an affect on human body, the dust must be removed with a dust collector. Never splatter the dust with an air blow gun.
CAUTION:
- Never depress the brake pedal while removing the brake pads because the piston may pop out.
- If the brake fluid or grease contacts the brake caliper assembly and disc rotor, quickly wipe it off.
- Remove tires with power tool.
- Remove lower sliding pin bolt.
- Suspend the cylinder body with suitable wire so that the brake hose will not stretch. Then remove the brake pads from the torque member.CAUTION:
- Never deform the pad retainer when removing the pad retainer from the torque member.
- Never damage the piston boot.
- Never drop the brake pads, shims and shim covers.
- Remember each position of the removed brake pads.
- Perform inspection after removal. Refer to Inspection .