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Removal (Standard Duty)

  1. Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir. 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. 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.
  2. Raise the vehicle and suitably support. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
  3. Pull down on the front park brake cable. Remove the front park brake cable from the park brake cable connector.
  4. Install a large C-clamp over the top of the brake caliper housing and against the back of the outboard brake pad.
    • Compress the brake caliper piston into brake caliper bore to allow the piston enough clearance to slide the brake caliper off the brake rotor.
    • Remove the C-clamp.
  5. Remove brake hose to caliper bolt attaching the brake hose to the brake caliper. Remove the brake hose from the brake caliper. Remove and discard the 2 copper brake hose gaskets. These gaskets may be stuck to the brake caliper and/or the brake hose end. Plug the opening in the brake caliper and pipe to prevent fluid loss and/or contamination.
  6. Remove the park brake cable bracket from the brake caliper. See Figure . Leave the park brake cable attached to the cable bracket. Disconnect the park brake cable from the park brake lever on the brake caliper. Remove the lower brake caliper pin bolt. Rotate the brake caliper up. Remove the brake caliper from the upper brake caliper pin bolt.
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