Front Brake Pad, Brake Caliper & Brake Rotor: Disassembly

REMOVE DISC BRAKE PAD KIT FRONT (PAD ONLY)
1. Remove the 2 brake pads from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
REMOVE ANTI SQUEAL SHIM KIT FRONT
1. Remove the 2 anti-squeal shims and the pad wear indicator plate from each pad.
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE NO. 1
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE NO. 2
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN NO. 1
1. Remove the cylinder slide pin No. 1 from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN NO. 2
1. Remove the cylinder slide pin No. 2 from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Slide Pin No. 1 And Slide Pin No. 2
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REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE BUSHING
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the cylinder slide bushing from the front disc brake cylinder slide pin No. 2.
  NOTE: Do not damage the front disc brake cylinder slide pin No. 2.
  
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Front Disc Brake Cylinder Slide Bushing
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REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BUSHING DUST BOOT
1. Remove the 2 bushing dust boots from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Front Disc Brake Bushing Dust Boot
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REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING
1. Remove the 2 bolts and the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Front Disc Brake Cylinder Mounting
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REMOVE CYLINDER BOOT
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the cylinder boot.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Fig 5: Removing Cylinder Boot
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REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PISTON
1. Place a shop rag or a piece of cloth between the piston and the disc brake cylinder assembly.
2. Use compressed air to remove the piston from the disc brake cylinder assembly.
  CAUTION: Do not place your fingers in front of the piston when using compressed air.
  
  NOTE: Do not spatter the brake fluid.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Front Disc Brake Piston
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REMOVE PISTON SEAL
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the piston seal from the disc brake cylinder assembly.
  NOTE: Do not damage the inner cylinder or cylinder groove.
  
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  
  Fig 7: Removing Piston Seal
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REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG CAP
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG
REMOVE FRONT DISC
HINT:

Put matchmarks on the disc and the axle hub.

Fig 8: Identifying Front Disc Matchmarks
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