Front Disc Brake Assembly: Disassembly

CAUTION:

Be careful not to allow foreign matter to enter the brake hose connector.
Since the 17-inch (Brembo) caliper body is easily scratched and the paint may be stripped, protect it from being contacted with other parts or tools.

Remove mud and foreign matter from the caliper body assembly.
Remove the piston boot.
NOTE: For STI model, remove the four piston boots.

Fig 1: Removing Piston Boots
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Remove the piston - disc brake.
1. Place a wooden block in the caliper body as shown in the figure to prevent the piston - disc brake from jumping out and being damaged.
2. Using an air gun, gradually apply compressed air via the brake hose installation hole to push out the piston - disc brake.
  NOTE: Instead of removing the pistons one by one, remove all pistons at once after adjusting the amount of protrusion evenly using a wooden block.
  
  Fig 2: Applying Compressed Air Into Brake Hose Installation Hole Using Air Gun
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Remove the piston seal (a).
CAUTION: Do not damage the cylinder and piston seal groove.

NOTE: For STI model, remove the four piston seals.

Fig 3: Removing Piston Seals
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Remove each part from support - front disc brake. (Except for STI model)

Fig 4: Identifying Support - Front Disc Brake Related Components (Except For STI Model)
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