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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to Brake Dust Caution .
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
    3. Fig 1: View of Caliper Bracket and Bolts
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  3. Remove the brake caliper bracket bolts (1).
    4. 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.
  4. Remove the brake caliper and bracket assembly and support with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent.
    5. Fig 2: View of Brake Rotor and Flange
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  5. Matchmark the position of the brake rotor to the wheel studs.
  6. Remove the brake rotor screw (1).
  7. Remove the brake rotor.
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