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Removal (Front)

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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, then no brake fluid needs to be removed from the reservoir before proceeding. If the brake fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, then remove brake fluid to the midway point before proceeding.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle.
  4. Remove the tire and wheel.
  5. Install a C-clamp over the top of the brake caliper and against the back of the outboard brake pad.
  6. Tighten the C-clamp until the brake caliper piston pushes into the brake caliper bore enough to slide the brake caliper off of the rotor.
  7. Remove the C-clamp from the brake caliper.
  8. Remove the brake caliper bracket with the brake caliper. DO NOT disconnect the hydraulic brake flex hose from the caliper. See BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET .
  9. Use a strap or heavy gage wire in order to support the brake caliper and the brake caliper bracket.
  10. Remove the brake rotor.
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