Brake Pads - Front Dual Piston Caliper: Removal

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, use an appropriate tool to remove brake fluid to the midway point before proceeding.
4. Raise and support the vehicle.
5. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
6. Compress the front caliper piston. Install a large C-clamp over the top of the brake caliper housing and against the back of the outboard pad. Slowly tighten the C-clamp until the piston is fully seated in the caliper bore. Remove the C-clamp from the brake caliper.
7. Remove the brake caliper assembly from the mounting bracket. See BRAKE CALIPER - FRONT DUAL PISTON .
8. Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent.
9. Remove the inboard brake pad. See Fig 1.
10. Remove the outboard brake pad. See Fig 2.
11. Inspect the disc brake caliper. See DISC CALIPER INSPECTION  under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION.
12. Inspect the caliper bolts and bushings for corrosion or damage, replace if damaged or corroded. See DISC MOUNTING AND HARDWARE INSPECTION - REAR  under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION.

Fig 1: Removing & Installing Inboard Brake Pad

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Fig 2: Removing & Installing Outboard Brake Pad

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