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Brake Rotor, Removing And Installing : Removing

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

-- Lift the vehicle.

-- Remove the wheels.

-- Remove the brake caliper together with the brake pads and the front brake carriers.

Do not let the brake caliper with the brake carrier 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 bolt -arrow- on the brake rotor while holding the brake rotor firmly.

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Disc Secure Bolt
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-- Remove the brake rotor.

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