Front Brake Pad, Brake Caliper & Brake Rotor: Disassembly

REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BUSH DUST BOOT
1. Hold the cylinder mounting LH in a vise between aluminum plates.
2. Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the 2 bush dust boots from the cylinder mounting LH.
  NOTE: Do not damage the cylinder mounting LH.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Front Disc Brake Bush Dust Boot
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REMOVE CYLINDER BOOT
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the set ring and cylinder boot.
  NOTE: Do not damage the piston groove or cylinder groove.
  
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Cylinder Boot
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REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PISTON
1. Place a shop rag or a piece of cloth between the disc brake piston and the disc brake cylinder assembly.
2. Use compressed air to remove the disc brake 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 3: 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 4: Removing Piston Seal
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REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG CAP