Front Brake Pad, Brake Caliper & Brake Rotor: Disassembly
- REMOVE ANTI-SQUEAL SPRING (w/ Anti-squeal Spring)
- Remove the 2 anti-squeal springs.
- REMOVE FRONT BRAKE PAD
- Remove the 2 brake pads from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
- REMOVE FRONT ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM
- Remove the 2 anti-squeal shims and the 2 pad wear indicator plates from each pad.
- REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE
- Remove the 4 front disc brake pad support plates.
- REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING
- Remove the 2 bolts and front disc brake cylinder mounting.
- REMOVE NO. 1 FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN
- 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
- Remove the No. 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pin from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
- REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE BUSHING
- Using a screwdriver, remove the 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.
- REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BUSHING DUST BOOT
- Remove the 2 bushing dust boots from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
- REMOVE CYLINDER BOOT (for TMC Made)
- Using a screwdriver, remove the cylinder boot set ring and the cylinder boot.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the brake piston and cylinder. - REMOVE CYLINDER BOOT (for TMMK Made)
- Using a screwdriver, remove the cylinder boot.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the brake piston and cylinder. - REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PISTON
- Prepare a wooden plate to hold the pistons.
- Place the wooden plate between the piston and the disc brake cylinder assembly.
- 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.
Do not spatter the brake fluid. - REMOVE PISTON SEAL
- 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.
- REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG CAP
- Remove the front disc brake bleeder plug cap.
- REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG
- REMOVE FRONT DISC
- Remove the front disc.
HINT:
Put matchmarks on the disc and the axle hub.