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Front Brake Rotor: Removal

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  1. Raise and support vehicle.
  2. Mark wheel in relation to hub. Remove wheel and tire assembly.
  3. Install large "C" clamp over body of brake caliper with "C" clamp ends against rear of caliper body and against outboard brake pad. See Figure.
  4. Tighten the "C" clamp evenly until the caliper pistons are compressed into the caliper bores enough to allow the caliper to slide past the brake rotor.
  5. Remove the "C" clamp from the caliper.
  6. Remove the brake caliper bracket bolts. Remove the brake caliper and the caliper mounting bracket as an assembly from the suspension knuckle and support the assembly with heavy mechanic's wire, or equivalent. Ensure that there is no tension on the hydraulic brake flexible hose. Do NOT disconnect the hydraulic brake flexible hose from the caliper.
  7. Mark rotor in relation to hub.
  8. Remove rotor.
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