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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 in caliper body as shown in the figure to prevent the piston from jumping out and being damaged, then gradually apply compressed air via installation hole of brake hose to push piston out.
    Fig 3: Placing Wooden Block In Caliper Body
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  4. Remove the piston seal from caliper body cylinder.
    CAUTION: Do not damage the caliper body 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.