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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Half-Full Master Cylinder Reservoir
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  1. Inspect the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
  2. If the brake fluid 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. Fig 2: View Of Full Master Cylinder Reservoir MAX And MIN Marks
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  3. If the brake fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, remove the brake fluid with appropriate tool to the midway point before proceeding.
  4. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  5. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
    6. Fig 3: Compressing Rear Brake Caliper Piston
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  6. Compress the rear brake caliper piston.
    1. Install a large C-clamp over the top of the brake caliper housing and against the back of the outboard brake pad.
    2. Slowly tighten the C-clamp until the pistons push into the brake caliper enough to slide the brake caliper off the rotor.
    3. Remove the C-clamp from the brake caliper.
  7. Remove the upper brake caliper mounting bolt.
  8. Rotate the rear brake caliper downward until it stops.
    Fig 4: View Of Rear Brake Caliper Rotated Downward
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    9. Fig 5: Caliper Mounting View
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  9. Remove the rear brake pads.
    10. Fig 6: View Of Caliper Bracket
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  10. Remove the brake pad retaining clips from the brake caliper mounting bracket.
    11. Fig 7: View Of Caliper
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  11. Remove the retaining clip from the brake caliper.
  12. Clean the brake caliper mounting bracket with denatured alcohol.
  13. Using non-lubricated, filtered air, dry the brake caliper mounting bracket.
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