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Front Brake Pad, Brake Caliper & Brake Rotor: Disassembly

  1. REMOVE CYLINDER BOOT 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the 4 cylinder boots from the disc brake cylinder.
      Fig 1: Installing Multiplex Tilt And Telescopic ECU
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  2. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PISTON 
    1. Prepare a wooden plate to hold the pistons.
      Fig 2: Identifying Wooden Plate Dimension
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    2. Place the plate between the pistons and insert a pad into one side.
    3. Use compressed air to remove the pistons alternately from the disc brake cylinder.
      CAUTION: Do not place your fingers in front of the pistons when using compressed air.
      Fig 3: Removing Pistons Alternately From Disc Brake Cylinder Assembly
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  3. REMOVE PISTON SEAL 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the 4 piston seals from the disc brake cylinder.
  4. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG 
    1. Remove the front disc brake bleeder plug from the disc brake cylinder.
      Fig 4: Removing Piston Seals From Disc Brake Cylinder Assembly
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  5. REMOVE FRONT DISC 
    1. Put matchmarks on the front disc and the axle hub.
    2. Remove the front disc.
      Fig 5: Identifying Matchmarks On Front Disc And Axle Hub
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