Removal (Front)
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- Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder.
- 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.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
- Remove the tire and the wheel assembly.
- Compress the front caliper piston. See Fig 1
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- Install a large C-clamp over the top of the caliper housing and against the back of the outboard pad.
- Slowly tighten the C-clamp until the piston pushes into the caliper bore enough to slide the caliper off the rotor.
- Remove the C-clamp from the caliper.
- Remove the brake hose, caliper bolt and the 2 copper brake hose gaskets from the caliper. See Fig 2 .
- Discard the 2 copper brake hose gaskets. These gaskets may be stuck to the brake caliper housing or the brake hose end.
- Plug the opening in the brake hose in order to prevent excessive brake fluid loss and contamination. Do not pinch off the brake hose with any tools.
- Remove the caliper lock mounting bolt. See Figure .
- Remove the support key and the spring using a brass punch and a hammer to drive out the support key. See Fig 3 .
- Remove the caliper assembly.
- Inspect the inside of the caliper assembly for signs of fluid leakage. See BRAKE CALIPER INSPECTION under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION.
- Use a wire brush to remove any corrosion from the machined surfaces of the anchor plate and the caliper.
- Remove the brake pads from the caliper.