Removal (Floating Caliper)
- Remove two-thirds of brake fluid from master cylinder. Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel. Using "C" clamp or large pliers, compress caliper piston until it bottoms in its bore.
- Disconnect brake hose from caliper. Remove caliper guide pins. See Fig 1. Remove caliper. Remove pads from caliper. Note retainer spring on inner pad (some models) and remove if replacing pads.