Front Brake Pad, Brake Caliper & Brake Rotor: Disassembly

REMOVE FRONT BRAKE PAD
1. Remove the 2 anti-squeal springs.
2. Remove the 2 brake pads from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Anti-Squeal Springs
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REMOVE FRONT ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM
1. Remove the 2 front anti-squeal shims and the 2 pad wear indicators from each pad.
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE
1. Remove the 4 front disc brake pad support plates.
  NOTE: Each front disc brake pad support plate has a different shape. Be sure to put an identification mark on each front disc brake pad support plate so that they can be reinstalled to their original position.
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING
1. Remove the 2 bolts and front disc brake cylinder mounting.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Front Disc Brake Cylinder Mounting Bolts
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REMOVE NO. 1 FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN
1. Remove the No. 1 front disc brake cylinder slide pin from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
REMOVE NO. 2 FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN
1. Remove the No. 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pin from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying No. 1 And 2 Front Disc Brake Cylinder Slide Pin
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REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE BUSHING
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the front disc brake cylinder slide bushing from the No. 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pin.
  NOTE: Do not damage the No. 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pin.
  
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Front Disc Brake Cylinder Slide Bushing
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REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BUSHING DUST BOOT
1. Remove the 2 front disc brake bushing dust boots from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Front Disc Brake Bushing Dust Boot
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REMOVE CYLINDER BOOT
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the cylinder boot.
  NOTE: Be careful not to damage the brake piston and cylinder.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Cylinder Boot
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REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PISTON

Prepare a wooden block to hold the piston.

WOODEN BLOCK DIMENSION

A	170 mm (6.70 in.)
B	50 mm (1.97 in.)
C	30 mm (1.18 in.)

Place the wooden block between the front disc brake piston and the disc brake cylinder assembly.

Fig 7: Identifying Wooden Block Dimension
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Use compressed air to remove the front disc brake piston from the disc brake cylinder assembly.
CAUTION: Do not place your fingers in front of the front disc brake piston when using compressed air.

NOTE: Do not spatter the brake fluid.

Fig 8: Removing Front Disc Brake Piston With Compressed Air
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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 9: Removing Piston Seal
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REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG CAP
1. Remove the front disc brake bleeder plug cap.
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG
REMOVE FRONT DISC
1. Remove the front disc.
  HINT:
  
  Put matchmarks on the disc and the axle hub.
  
  Fig 10: Identifying Matchmarks On Disc And Axle Hub
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