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FRONT DISC BRAKE

BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Disassembly

DISASSEMBLY

NOTE:
Do not remove the torque member, pads, multilayered shim, shim, shim cover, and pad retainers when disassembling and assembling the caliper.

  

  1. Place a wooden block in the caliper as shown, and blow air into the union bolt hole to remove the piston and piston boot.

CAUTION:
Do not get fingers caught between the piston and wooden block.

  

  1. Remove the piston seal from the caliper using a suitable tool. Discard the piston seal.

CAUTION:

  • Be careful not to damage a cylinder inner wall.
  • Do not reuse the piston seal.