Front Brake Pad, Brake Caliper & Brake Rotor: Disassembly

REMOVE DISC BRAKE PAD KIT FRONT (PAD ONLY)
1. Remove the 2 brake pads from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Disc Brake Pad Kit Front
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REMOVE ANTI SQUEAL SHIM KIT FRONT
1. Remove the 2 anti-squeal shims and the pad wear indicator plate from each pad.
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE NO.1
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE NO.2
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN NO.1
1. Remove the cylinder slide pin No.1 from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN NO.2
1. Remove the cylinder slide pin No.2 from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Slide Pin No.1 And Slide Pin No.2
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REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE BUSHING
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the cylinder slide bushing from the front disc brake cylinder slide pin No.2.
  NOTE: Do not damage the front disc brake cylinder slide pin No.2.
  
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Cylinder Slide Bush Using Screwdriver
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REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BUSHING DUST BOOT
1. Remove the 2 bushing dust boots from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Bushing Dust Boots And Front Disc Brake Cylinder Mounting
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REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING
1. Remove the 2 bolts and the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Front Disc Brake Cylinder Mounting
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REMOVE CYLINDER BOOT
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the cylinder boot.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PISTON
1. Place a shop rag or a piece of cloth between the piston and the disc brake cylinder assembly.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Cylinder Boot
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2. Use compressed air to remove the 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 7: Identifying Compressed Air To Piston From Disc Brake Cylinder Assembly
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REMOVE PISTON SEAL
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the piston seal from the disc brake cylinder assembly.
  
  Fig 8: Removing Piston Seal
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  NOTE: Do not damage the inner cylinder or cylinder groove.
  
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG CAP
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG
REMOVE FRONT DISC
HINT:

Put matchmarks on the disc and the axle hub.

Fig 9: Aligning Matchmarks And Installing Front Disc
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