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Front Brake Caliper: Removal

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  1. Inspect fluid level in brake master cylinder reservoir.
  2. If brake fluid level is midway between the maximum full point and minimum allowable level, no brake fluid needs to be removed from the reservoir before proceeding.
  3. If brake fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum full point and minimum allowable level, remove brake fluid to the midway point before proceeding.
  4. Raise and support vehicle.
  5. Remove wheels.
  6. On AWD models, install and hand tighten a wheel lug nut in order to retain the rotor.
  7. On all models, install a large C-clamp over the top of the caliper housing and against the back of the outboard pad. Slowly tighten C-clamp until piston pushes into caliper bore enough to slide caliper off the rotor. Remove C-clamp from caliper.
  8. Remove brake hose-to-caliper bolt from caliper. Discard the 2 copper gaskets. These gaskets may be stuck to brake caliper and/or brake hose end.
  9. Plug opening in front brake hose to prevent excessive brake fluid loss and contamination. Do not pinch off brake hose with any tools.
  10. Remove caliper mounting bolts.
  11. Remove caliper.
  12. Remove brake pads. See FRONT BRAKE PADS .
  13. Remove bushings.
  14. On RWD models, remove the sleeves.
  15. On all models, inspect caliper bolts for corrosion or damage. Do not attempt to polish away any corrosion. If corrosion is found, use new parts, including bushings, when installing caliper.
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