Front Brake Pad, Brake Caliper & Brake Rotor: Disassembly

REMOVE DISC BRAKE PAD KIT FRONT (PAD ONLY)
1. Remove the 2 brake pads with anti-squeal shims.
2. Remove the anti-squeal shim No. 1 and anti-squeal shim No. 2 from each pad.
3. Remove the pad wear indicator plates from each pad.
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE
1. Remove the 2 front disc brake pad support plates from the cylinder mounting.
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN
1. Remove the 2 cylinder slide pins from the disc brake cylinder mounting.
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING LH
1. Remove the 2 bolts and disc brake cylinder mounting.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Disc Brake Cylinder Mounting Bolts
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REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BUSH DUST BOOT
1. Place front disc brake cylinder mounting in vise.
2. Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the 2 bush dust boots from the disc brake cylinder mounting.
Fig 2: Removing Bush Dust Boots From Disc Brake Cylinder Mounting
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REMOVE CYLINDER BOOT
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the set ring and cylinder boot.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Set Ring And Cylinder Boot
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REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PISTON
1. Place a piece of cloth or similar, between the piston and the disc brake cylinder.
2. Use compressed air to remove the piston from the disc brake cylinder.
CAUTION: Do not place your fingers in front of the piston when using compressed air.

NOTE: Do not spatter the brake fluid.

Fig 4: 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.
NOTE: Do not damage the inner cylinder and cylinder groove.
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG
1. Remove the bleeder plug cap and bleeder plug from the disc brake cylinder.
REMOVE FRONT DISC
1. Make matchmarks on the front disc and the axle hub.
2. Remove the front disc.