Brake Rotor, Replacing : Removing

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NOTE: Pay attention to the left or right installed locations when installing the brake rotors.

-- Raise the vehicle.

-- Remove the wheels.

-- Disconnect the connector for the brake pad wear display -arrow-.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Brake Wear Indicator Connector

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-- Release the connector from the mount while turning it 90° at the same time.

Fig 2: Releasing Connector From Retainer Using Screwdriver And Simultaneously Turning Connector 90°

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-- Remove the connector from the bracket.

-- Unhook brake line from retainer

Fig 3: Unhooking Brake Line From Retainer

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-- Remove the brake pads. Refer to Removing .

-- Remove the bolts -13- and then remove the brake carrier.

Fig 4: Identifying Front Brakes Overview

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-- Remove the bolt -19-.

-- Remove the brake rotor.

-- Clean the brake rotor and the wheel hub before installing the brake rotor.