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Removal [10/2022 - ]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 

    Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - ]

  2. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID 
    NOTE:

    If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.

  3. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD 
    1. Remove the pin hold clip.
      NOTE:

      The pin hold clip can be reused if it has sufficient rebound, no deformation, cracks or wear, and has had all rust, dirt and foreign matter cleaned off.

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    2. Remove the front disc brake anti-rattle with hole pin while pushing the front disc brake anti-rattle spring against the front disc brake cylinder assembly.
    3. Remove the front disc brake anti-rattle spring from the front disc brake cylinder assembly.
      NOTE:

      The front disc brake anti-rattle spring can be used again if it has sufficient rebound, no deformation, cracks or wear, and has had all rust, dirt and foreign matter cleaned off.

    4. Remove the 2 front disc brake pads from the front disc brake cylinder assembly.
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  4. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM KIT 
    1. for 1-piece Front Disc:
      1. Remove the front No. 1 disc brake anti-squeal shim and front No. 2 disc brake anti-squeal shim from each front disc brake pad.
    2. for 2-piece Front Disc:
      1. Remove the front No. 1 disc brake anti-squeal shim from each front disc brake pad.
  5. DISCONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE 
    1. Remove the union bolt and gasket, and disconnect the front flexible hose from the front disc brake cylinder assembly.
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  6. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and front disc brake cylinder assembly from the steering knuckle.
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  7. REMOVE FRONT DISC 
    1. Put matchmarks on the front disc and the front axle hub sub-assembly.
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      *a Matchmark

      HINT: 

      This step is not necessary if the discs are to be replaced.

    2. Using a 5 mm hexagon socket, remove the bolt.
    3. Remove the front disc.
      NOTE:

      Check that the bolt has been fully removed.