Front Brake Pad, Brake Caliper & Brake Rotor: Disassembly

HINT:

• Use the same procedures for the LH side and RH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. REMOVE CYLINDER BOOT 
   1. Remove the set ring and cylinder boot from the front disc brake cylinder.
      Fig 1: Removing Set Ring And Cylinder Boot From Front Disc Brake Cylinder

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2. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PISTON 
   1. Place a wooden block wrapped in a cloth between the front disc brake piston and front disc brake cylinder to prevent them from being damaged.
   2. Put air into the front disc brake cylinder gradually so that the piston does not protrude using compressed air. Remove the front disc brake piston from the front disc brake cylinder.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to pinch fingers.
      NOTE: Do not spatter fluid.
      Fig 2: Removing Front Disc Brake Piston From Front Disc Brake Cylinder

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3. REMOVE PISTON SEAL 
   1. Using a screwdriver, remove the piston seal from the front disc brake cylinder.
      NOTE: Do not damage the inside of the cylinder or the seal groove.
   Fig 3: Removing Piston Seal From Front Disc Brake Cylinder

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4. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG CAP 
5. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG 
6. REMOVE FRONT DISC 

   HINT:

   Put matchmarks on the disc and axle hub.

   Fig 4: Identifying Matchmarks On Disc And Axle Hub

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