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Caliper - Front Twin Piston Disc Brake - AWD

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Fig 1: Disconnecting/Connecting Battery Cables
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  1. Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable (2) from battery post.
  2. Using a brake pedal holding tool, depress brake pedal past its first inch of travel and hold it in this position. Holding pedal in this position will isolate master cylinder from hydraulic brake system and will not allow brake fluid to drain out of brake fluid reservoir while brake lines are open.
  3. Raise and support vehicle. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
    Fig 2: Tire And Wheel Mounting
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  4. Remove wheel mounting nuts (3), then tire and wheel assembly (1).
    Fig 3: Front Brake Flex Hose at Caliper - AWD
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  5. Remove banjo bolt (3) connecting flexible brake hose (1) to caliper (4). There are two sealing washers (2) (one one each side of hose fitting) that will come off when bolt is removed. Discard these washers; install NEW washers on installation.
    Fig 4: Front Caliper Mounting - AWD
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  6. While holding guide pins from turning, remove caliper guide pin bolts (1).
  7. Remove brake caliper (3) from brake adapter (2) and pads.