Disassembly

BRAKE (FRONT): FRONT BRAKE: DISASSEMBLY

1. REMOVE CYLINDER BOOT

(a) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with vinyl tape, remove the set ring and cylinder boot from the disc brake cylinder.





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NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the brake piston or cylinder.

2. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PISTON

(a) Place a piece of cloth between the front disc brake piston and disc brake cylinder.





(b) Apply compressed air to remove the front disc brake piston from the disc brake cylinder.

CAUTION:
Do not place your fingers in front of the piston when using compressed air.

NOTICE:
Do not allow any brake fluid to spatter.

3. REMOVE PISTON SEAL

(a) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with vinyl tape, remove the piston seal from the disc brake cylinder.





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NOTICE:
Do not damage the inner surface or piston seal groove of the cylinder.

4. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG CAP

5. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG