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Removal (Front)

  1. Remove the brake caliper from the mounting bracket and support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic's wire, or equivalent. Discard the old caliper pin bolts, new bolts are supplied in the hardware kit. It is not necessary to disconnect the hydraulic brake flexible hose from the caliper. See BRAKE CALIPERS  .
  2. Remove the brake pads from the brake caliper bracket. Remove the brake pad retainers from the brake caliper bracket.
  3. Remove the brake caliper bracket. See BRAKE CALIPER BRACKETS  . Mount the brake caliper bracket in a vise. Using a flat bladed tool or punch carefully remove the caliper pin boots from brake caliper bracket.
  4. Thoroughly clean the caliper bracket bores of all lubricant. Clean the caliper bracket with denatured alcohol. Dry with low pressure, non-lubricated, filtered air. Inspect the brake caliper bracket for damage. If damaged, replace the bracket.
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