Disc Brake Caliper And Pads - Fwd Models: Removal

Raise and support front of vehicle. Remove wheel and tire assembly. On A.T.E. calipers, remove hold-down spring from caliper by pushing in at center of spring and pushing it outward. Loosen but do not remove caliper guide pins until caliper is free. Remove guide pins only if bushings or sleeves are to be replaced.
On Kelsey-Hayes calipers, remove caliper guide pin. After pin removal, use a screwdriver to wedge the caliper away from rotor.
Remove either caliper by slowly sliding it out and away from rotor. Suspend caliper with wire to prevent damage to brake hose. Remove inner pad from caliper piston and outer pad from adapter on A.T.E. calipers. Remove outer pad, rotor and inner pad from Kelsey-Hayes calipers.