Front Brake: Reassembly: Reassembly

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TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG
INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG CAP
INSTALL PISTON SEAL

Fig 1: Applying Lithium Soap Base Glycol Grease To Piston Seals
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1. Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to 4 new piston seals.
2. Install the 4 piston seals onto the disc brake cylinder.
  NOTE:
  Securely install the piston seal into the groove of the disc brake cylinder.
INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE PISTON

Fig 2: Applying Lithium Soap Base Glycol Grease To Disc Brake Pistons And Cylinder Boots
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1. Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to the 4 disc brake pistons and 4 new cylinder boots.
2. Install the 4 cylinder boots to the 4 disc brake pistons.
3. Install the 4 disc brake pistons onto the disc brake cylinder.
  NOTE:
  Do not forcibly install the piston into the disc brake cylinder.
INSTALL CYLINDER BOOT

Fig 3: Identifying Cylinder Boots
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1. Install the 4 cylinder boots onto the disc brake cylinder.
  NOTE:
  Securely install the cylinder boot into the grooves of the disc brake cylinder and piston.
2. Using a screwdriver, install 4 new set rings.
  NOTE:
  Do not damage the boot.