Front Brake Caliper - Removal

Warning - General - Stabilise Motorcycle

warning
Make sure the motorcycle is stabilised and adequately supported.A correctly supported motorcycle will help prevent it from falling.An unstable motorcycle may fall, causing injury to the operator or damage to the motorcycle.

Caution - Do not spill brake fluid

caution
To prevent paint damage, do not spill brake fluid onto any area of the bodywork. Spilled brake fluid will damage paintwork.
  1. Disconnect the brake hose at the front caliper and place the free end of the hose in a suitable container to collect the brake fluid. Discard the two sealing washers.
    2. note
    If removing the brake pads, loosen the brake pad retaining pin.
  2. Remove the caliper mounting fixings and slide the brake caliper off the brake disc.
    3. Front brake caliper mounting bolts (ckwv)

    1. Brake pad retaining pin

    2. Brake caliper fixings

  3. If required, remove the brake pads (see Front Brake Pads - Removal).