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Rear Disc Brake Assembly: Disassembly

  1. Remove the boot ring.
    Fig 1: Removing Boot Ring
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  2. Remove the piston boot.
    Fig 2: Removing Piston Boot
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  3. Place a wooden block as shown in the figure to prevent damage to the piston. Gradually supply compressed air via inlet of the brake hose to force piston out.
    Fig 3: Supplying Compressed Air Via Inlet Of Brake Hose To Force Piston Out
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  4. Remove the piston seal from caliper body cylinder.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to scratch the inner surface of cylinder and piston seal groove.
    Fig 4: Removing Piston Seal From Caliper Body Cylinder
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  5. Remove the lock pin sleeve and pin boot from caliper body.
  6. Remove the guide pin (green) and pin boot.