Brake

Disassembly

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1. REMOVE CYLINDER BOOTS

REMOVE CYLINDER BOOTS

Using a screwdriver, remove the cylinder boot from the caliper.

2. REMOVE PISTON

REMOVE PISTON
(a) Place a piece of cloth or a similar, object between the piston and caliper.

(b) Use compressed air to remove the piston from the cylinder.

CAUTION: Do not place your fingers in front of the piston when using compressed air.

3. REMOVE PISTON SEALS FROM BRAKE CYLINDER

REMOVE PISTON SEALS FROM BRAKE CYLINDER

Using a screwdriver, remove the piston seals from the caliper.

4. REMOVE PIN BOOT AND SLIDING BUSHING

Using a screwdriver, pull out sliding pin, pin boot and sliding bushing.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

NOTICE: At the time of reassembly, please refer to the following item.

Insert the sliding pin with sliding bushing into the lower part, and insert the sliding pin without sliding bushing into the upper part.

Test yourself

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