Front Brake: Overhaul

HINT: Overhaul the RH side by the same procedure as the LH side.

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
2. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID 
   NOTE: Wash the brake fluid off immediately if it comes into contact with any painted surface.
3. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SUB-ASSY 
   1. Remove the union bolt and gasket from the disc brake cylinder, then disconnect the flexible hose.

      HINT: Gasket has 2 types: 2-piece type and 1-piece type.

      Fig 1: Disconnecting Flexible Hose

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   2. Hold the cylinder slide pin and remove the 2 bolts.
      Fig 2: Removing Bolts

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4. REMOVE DISC BRAKE PAD KIT FRONT (PAD ONLY) 
   1. Remove the 2 brake pads with anti-squeal shims.
   2. Remove the anti-squeal shim No.1 and anti-squeal shim No.2 from each pad.
   3. Remove the pad wear indicator plates from each pad.
5. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE 
   1. Remove the 2 front disc brake pad support plates from the cylinder mounting.
6. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN 
   1. Remove the 2 cylinder slide pins from the disc brake cylinder mounting.
7. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING LH 
   1. Remove the 2 bolts and disc brake cylinder mounting.
      Fig 3: Removing Front Disc Brake Cylinder Mounting LH

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8. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BUSH DUST BOOT 
   1. Place front disc brake cylinder mounting in vise.
   2. Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the 2 bush dust boots from the disc brake cylinder mounting.
      Fig 4: Removing Front Disc Brake Bush Dust Boot

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9. REMOVE CYLINDER BOOT 
   1. Using a screwdriver, remove the set ring and cylinder boot.
      Fig 5: Removing Cylinder Boot

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10. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PISTON 
    1. Place a piece of cloth or similar, between the piston and the disc brake cylinder.
    2. Use compressed air to remove the piston from the disc brake cylinder.
    CAUTION: Do not place your fingers in front of the piston when using compressed air.