Front Brake -- Removal |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
- The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
| 1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL |
| 2. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID |
- NOTICE:
- Wash off the brake fluid immediately if it comes into contact with a painted surface.
| 3. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD |
Remove the pin hold clip.
Text in Illustration *1 Hole Pin *2 Pin Hold Clip *3 Anti-rattle Spring - NOTICE:
- The pin hold clip can be reused if it has sufficient rebound; no deformation or wear; and has had all rust, dirt and foreign matter cleaned off.
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Remove the 2 hole pins.
Remove the front disc brake anti-rattle spring.
- NOTICE:
- The anti-rattle spring can be reused if it has sufficient rebound; no deformation, cracks or wear; and has had all rust, dirt and foreign matter cleaned off.
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Remove the 2 front disc brake pads from the disc brake cylinder.
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Remove the front No. 1 anti-squeal shims from each pad.
| 4. REMOVE DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH |
Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the brake tube from the disc brake cylinder assembly.
- HINT:
- Use a container to catch brake fluid as it drains out.
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Remove the 2 bolts and disc brake cylinder assembly.
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| 5. REMOVE FRONT DISC |
Place matchmarks on the disc and axle hub if planning to reuse the disc.
Text in Illustration *1 Matchmark
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Remove the front disc.