Removal & Installation (Front)

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Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel(s).
If necessary, remove and clean disc pads. See DISC PADS .
Remove caliper mounting bolts (1) and raise caliper off mounting assembly and suspend from vehicle with wire. See Fig 1 . Brake hose remains connected.
Remove bolts and take off brake disc. See Fig 2 . Do not under any circumstances strike friction ring with a hammer or similar object. If necessary, carefully tap on base of brake disc chamber with a rubber mallet.
To install, reverse removal procedure. Replace brake disc retaining screw. Thoroughly clean contact surface of wheel hub, remove traces of corrosion if necessary. Unevenness on contact surface may result in distortion of brake disc. Inboard vented brake disks are balanced. Never remove or reposition balance clips. See Fig 3 .

Fig 1: Removing Brake Caliper

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Fig 2: Removing Brake Disc

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Fig 3: Locating Balance Clips on Brake Discs

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