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Front Disc Brake: Disassembly and Assembly: Disassembly

  1. Remove the caliper body from the torque member. Refer to [FRONT BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC ROTOR: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ].
  2. Remove the upper sliding pin, lower sliding pin, and sliding pin boots from the torque member.
    CAUTION: Upper sliding pin must be replaced at each service.
  3. Place a wooden block as shown in illustration, and then blow air from the union bolt hole to remove the pistons and piston boots.
    Fig 1: Applying Blow Air Into Union Bolt Hole
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    WARNING: Do not get your fingers caught between the pistons and wooden block.
  4. Remove the piston boots from the pistons.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse piston boot.
  5. Remove piston seals from cylinder body, using a suitable tool.
    Fig 2: Removing Piston Seals From Cylinder Body
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    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to damage cylinder body inner wall.
    • Do not reuse piston seal.
  6. Remove the bleed valve and cap.