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Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Brake Pads & Caliper Bracket - Rear
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  1. Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Raise and support the vehicle
  5. Remove the tire and wheel assembly
    NOTE: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.
  6. Remove the caliper from the mounting bracket and support the caliper with heavy mechanic's wire or equivalent. DO NOT disconnect the hydraulic brake flexible hose from the caliper. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement 
  7. Inspect the caliper assembly. Refer to Brake Caliper Inspection  
  8. Remove the brake pads from the brake caliper bracket
  9. Remove the brake pad retainers from the brake caliper bracket.
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