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Front Brake

Disassembly





1. Removal of cylinder boot
(1) Remove 2 cylinder boots.

CAUTION:
To prevent the front disc brake piston from being scratched, always remove the boot with hands without using a tool like a screwdriver.


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2. Removal of front disc brake piston
(1) Put a wooden block between the pistons of the cylinder ASSY to prevent the pistons from popping out.

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(2) Using an air gun, gradually blow air into the applicable part to remove the 2 front disc brake pistons from the cylinder.

WARNING:
Be careful not to pinch your fingers.


CAUTION:
Be careful not to spill brake fluid.


NOTE:
Replace the front disc brake cylinder ASSY, if the front disc brake piston is damaged.

(3) Remove the wooden block.





3. Removal of piston seal
(1) Using a thin flat tip screwdriver, remove 2 piston seals from the cylinder ASSY.

NOTE:
Wrap the tip of the thin flat tip screwdriver with a protective tape.

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CAUTION:
Do not damage inside the cylinder and the seal groove.


4. Removal of front disc brake bleeder plug cap
(1) Remove the front disc brake bleeder plug cap from the front disc brake bleeder plug.
5. Removal of front disc brake bleeder plug
(1) Remove the front disc brake bleeder plug.