Front Brake Disc, FBC-57: Removing

WARNING:

The 4 retaining pins for the brake pads on the brake carrier must not be loosened under any circumstances.

-- Raise the vehicle.

-- Remove the wheels.

-- Remove the front brake pads, refer to FRONT BRAKE PADS, FBC-57 .

NOTE:

Do not let the brake caliper hang from the brake hose. Secure it to the body with suitable cable ties or wire. Do not support the weight with the brake hose.

-- Remove the bolts -3- on the front brake carrier.

Fig 1: Identifying Brake System Components

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CAUTION:

Never remove bolts -6 and 9-

-- Remove the front brake carrier.

-- Remove the securing bolt -arrow- on the brake disc while holding the disc firmly.

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-- Remove the brake rotor.

NOTE:

When removing the brake rotor from the wheel hub, do not tilt the disc.