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Removal Procedure

  1. Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
  2. If the brake fluid level is midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, no brake fluid needs to be removed from the reservoir before proceeding.
  3. If the brake fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, remove brake fluid to the midway point before proceeding.
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  5. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  6. Fig 1: Lower Brake Caliper Pin
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  7. Hold the end of the brake pad spring down and carefully drive out the lower brake caliper pin (1) from the brake caliper.
  8. Fig 2: Brake Pad Spring
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  9. Remove the brake pad spring (1).
  10. Fig 3: Upper Brake Caliper Pin
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  11. Carefully drive out the upper brake pad pin (1) from the brake caliper.
  12. Using a spreader tool, carefully push the brake caliper pistons into the caliper bores until fully seated.
  13. Fig 4: Brake Pads
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  14. Remove the brake pads (1).