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REAR DISC BRAKE

BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Disassembly

DISASSEMBLY

  1. Remove the retaining ring from caliper using a suitable tool as shown. Discard the retaining ring

  

CAUTION:
Do not reuse retaining ring.

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